Gender and Relationships

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Gender and Relationships

The history of courtship and dating has evolved over the years and there are major gender differences that impact personal relationships dealing with males and females. Focusing on romantic relationships, we will look into Stewart's and Arliss's distinctive theories on views, expectations, and desires of being in a commitment with an individual. Some believe the longer the courtship, the better chance of being in a real relationship, possibly the rest of your life with this person. Today we live in a fast paced society were things like “being steady” is not the norm anymore and everything has sped up since the 1950's. "The Purpose of marriage has shifted from economic necessity to companionship, resulting in dramatic changes in obligations and expectations. There has been a shift in how we measure a person's "success's" to include physical vitality and life enjoyment along with material achievements. Divorce and "serial monogamy" have become increasingly acceptable making people anxious about maintaining relationships. Changes in social attitudes and improvements in contraception have allowed women to view sexuality as separate from reproduction and as an avenue from self-expression and pleasure. People are relying on personal relationships to provide a sense of worth they lack in the public sphere due to increased technology, mobility, and bureaucracy." ("Dating, Mating and Relating: Dating and Courtship in Modern Society” 2012)

My parent's relationship has had its ups and downs, but has lasted to this day and they have been together forty years. They have used certain roles, rituals, and behaviors to make their love and passion for each other last their entire lives together. Inve...

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... relationship will work and stay true to both parties.

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"Dating, Mating and Relating: Dating and Courtship in Modern Society." Final Science Education Reports. 12 Apr. 2003. Web. 23 Mar. 2012. .

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Williamson, Terez. "Why Rituals Can Improve Your Relationship." Web log post. Why Rituals Can Improve Your Relationship. 2012. Web. 24 Mar. 2012. .

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