FSHD 257 1st Edition Lecture 12 Outline of Last Lecture I. Examine why couples choose to be “childfree”II. Explore the different opportunities/ ways to have children Outline of Current Lecture III. Review the concepts taught in chapters 8-10 through peer review questions and the game Jeopardy. Current LectureExam 2 Review:- What is one way of reducing the number of child marriages?o Gaining a higher educationo Practice religion everydayo Don’t allow young boys and girls to interacto Maintain healthy diet- What is the leading cause of death for girls 15-19 years old ?o Self harm such as burningo Domestic violenceo Pregnancyo HIV- Which is an example of endogamy?o A Hispanic woman marrying a an African American mano A Hindu man marrying a Muslim womanThese notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute.o An Asian woman and Asian man marrying, both in middle classo A working class white man marrying an upper class African American woman- Which of the following are major reasons for more unmarried people?o Demographico Culturalo Economico Technologicalo All of the above- What is procreative liberty?o A conscious motivation to have children’o the idea that children bring benefit to parentso Freedom to decide whether or not to have children- Which of the following are causes of male infertility?o Blocked fallopian tubeso Dysfunctional ovarieso Enlarged prostateo Chemically hostile cervical mucus- Which of the following are views of child free marriages? (reactions )o Suspiciono Avoidanceo Discomforto Rejectiono All of the above- What is the tendency for women to marry men of higher status called?o Marriage squeezeo Gold diggingo Mating gradiento Homogamy- What factors tie into child marriages?o Povertyo Educationo Healtho All of the above- What ethnic group is most likely to be unmarried?o Hispanico Asiano Black African Americano Non Hispanic white- What is the sex ratio (number of men to women 18 and oldero 60-100o 100-75o 89-100o 100-60- what is cohabitationo an arrangement where 2 or more people live togethero an arrangement where 2 people who are married live togethero an arrangement where 2 people who are not married live together in an emotionaland or sexually intimate relationship in a long term or permanent basis- which type of single is actively seeking?o Involuntary and temporarily unmarriedo Voluntary and temporarily unmarriedo Voluntarily and permanently unmarried- Involuntarily unmarried JEOPARDY REVIEW Singlehood:- Approximately what percent of US adults are single today?o 44%- What are reasons for the increase in singlehood?o Low sex ratioso Increasing educational and economic opportunitieso Technological changeso Changing cultural attitudes- What is Matrimania?o The over the top hyping of marriage and coupling (marriage as the gold standard)- What are the myths and misconceptions about singles/unmarried people?o 1. All singles, especially single women, want to be coupledo 2. Singles are miserably lonely, bitter, and envious of their couples friendso 3. Singles are self-centered and immatureo 4. Singles will someday regret not having married and not having families- What are Boomerangers? o Adult children who had previously let home but then returned Cohabitation: - What is Cohabitation?o An arrangement when two people who are not married live together in an intimate relationship on a long-rem or permanent basis- What are the 4 types of Cohabitation? o Trial marriageo Precursor to marriageo Substitute for marriageo Co-residential dating- What are reasons for the increase in cohabitation?o The general climate regarding sexuality is more liberalo The meanings of marriage and divorce have changedo Men and women are delaying marriage longero Women are less economically dependent on marriage- What is approximately 50%o The percentage of people who cohabitate after a divorce before remarriage - What are children? o For both marrieds and long-term cohabiters, relationship satisfaction declines with the addition of these in to the household.Mate Selection/ Marriage: - What are cultural pressures that restrict and influence partner selection?o Endogamyo Exogamy- What is homogamy?o Theory of mate selection that says we tend to be attracted to those who are similar to us- What are reasons why people get married? o Loveo Personal fulfillmento Companionshipo Parenthoodo Economic securityo Psychological well being - What is the engagement period? o Time when romantic partners are sexually monogamous, committed to marry, and focused on wedding preparations- What are the “4 most important ingredients” to marital success?o Having a spouse who is a best friendo Believing marriage is a long term commitmento Consensus on key goals and philosophy of lifeo Shared humor Child Marriage: - What is the definition of Child Marriage?o Formal marriages and informal unions in which a girl or a boy lives with a partner as if married before the age of 18- What are girls?o The gender most likely to be involved in child marriages - What are some of the reasons for child marriages? o Povertyo Lack access to educationo Payment of debts- What is pregnancy/childbirth?o Leading cause of death for girls ages 15 to 19 worldwide- What is no one religious affiliation? (variety of religions?)o Religious affiliation(s) associated with child marriageChild Free Parenthood: - What is the average or :ideal” number of children today in the US?o 2 children - What is the cost of raising a child to the age of 18?o $295,000- What are the demographics of those who choose to be childfree?o Higher levels of educationo Employed in managerial or professional positionso Less traditional in gender roleso Less likely to have a religious affiliationo Less conventional - What are reasons for decline in fertility rates? o Changes in the economyo Declining infant mortality rateso Changing views of gender roleso Increase in number of women working - What is infertility?o Not getting pregnant after more than 1 year of trying (usually 18 months) Final Question: - What is Procreative Liberty?o The freedom to decide whether or not to have