Lecture 12 FAS 370 1st EditionOutline of Last Lecture I. Descriptions of rituals, routines and traditionsA. Similarities between routines and ritualsB. Differences between routines and ritualsII. Purposes of rituals and routinesIII. Developmental Process of rituals and routinesIV. Managing rituals and routinesV. 4 Ways to destroy a family Outline of Current LectureI. Love and Marriage: CourtshipA. Arranged MarriagesB. Love-Based Partner ChoiceC. Which is better?II. ConceptsCurrent LectureI. Love and Marriage: CourtshipCourtship: Free choice in regards to dating and choosing a partnerA. Arranged Marriages- In over half of the world’s populations, courtship is uncommon (India, China, Egypt,)- Korea and Japan are just starting courtships- Courtship is forbidden in Muslim countries- Families are extremely involved selection of partner which is based on social class/position- Family, teachers, matchmakers push for a certain person- Parent’s have the power over resources and routines- When marriages are arranged, kinship is stronger- It is expected that a larger kinship system, church, religion, government will have a say in the process- Parent’s are more involved in grandchildren’s lives; can aid in naming the child and have a say on how to raise itB. Love-Based Partner Choices- Typical in the U.S, U.K, Australia, Europe- Individual choice is valued higher than beliefs (religion), family opinions, and community needs- Spread rapidly in the 20th Century- Marriage and sex is not as connected as it was in the past, sex is seen as recreational- More freedom to choose own style of family life- Individual desires the most important, extended family is secondary- Ending the relationship is up to the couple and not the familyC. Which is Better?- Love and attraction are the most important factors for a successful marriage, as well as, dependability, emotional stability, kindness and understanding.- Arranged marriages in India had a higher satisfaction level than love-based- BUT love-based marriages in China had a higher satisfaction than arranged***BOTH CAN BE SUCCESSFUL***II. ConceptsMonogamy- Married to one personSerial Monogamy- Married to one person at a timePolygamy- More than 1 spouse- Polandry- One woman has more than one husband (uncommon)- Polygyny- One man who has several wives
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