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Welcome to SOCI 2160 Marriage and the Family Winter term, 2012 - 13

Welcome to SOCI 2160 Marriage and the Family Winter term, 2012 - 13. Metropolitan Community College Fort Omaha Monday and Wednesday 2 – 3:55 p.m. Agenda for Class #6 12-17-12. Gender Role Socialization Chapter 3 Love. Female Circumcision. 80 million girls and women in 40 countries

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Welcome to SOCI 2160 Marriage and the Family Winter term, 2012 - 13

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  1. Welcome to SOCI 2160Marriage and the FamilyWinter term, 2012 - 13 Metropolitan Community College Fort Omaha Monday and Wednesday 2 – 3:55 p.m.

  2. Agenda for Class #612-17-12 • Gender Role Socialization • Chapter 3 Love

  3. Female Circumcision • 80 million girls and women in 40 countries • usually performed on girls aged 7 - 13 years • life-threatening side effects • “FGM” - target of human rights organizations

  4. Types of FGM • Clitorectomy – removing the clitoris so that sex cannot be enjoyed • Infibulation – clitorectomy plus sewing the labia closed; leaving only a small hole for urination and menstrual discharge • Intercourse would be painful • Childbirth • Surgical procedure, if in urban areas • In rural regions – tearing and pain • Labia are reclosed after delivery of baby

  5. Socialization • The process by which one becomes a person and a functioning member of the society • Transmitting the cultural values and norms to the next generation

  6. Different sources influencing your gender socialization: Family Race/Ethnicity Peers Religion Education Economy Mass Media Agents of Socialization

  7. Give some examples of how your socialization to be male or female was influenced by each of these 5 minutes until report out • Group #1 – family, religion and the economy • Group #2 – racial or ethnic (cultural) group and peers • Group #3 – education and mass media

  8. Give some examples of how your socialization to be male or female was influenced by each of these 3 minutes until report out • Group #1 – family, religion and the economy • Group #2 – racial or ethnic (cultural) group and peers • Group #3 – education and mass media

  9. Give some examples of how your socialization to be male or female was influenced by each of these 1 minute until report out • Group #1 – family, religion and the economy • Group #2 – racial or ethnic (cultural) group and peers • Group #3 – education and mass media

  10. Report Out Now • Group 1 • Group 2 • Group 3

  11. Consequences of Traditional Gender Role Socialization

  12. Consequences of Traditional Male Role Socialization

  13. Consequences of Traditional Gender Role Socialization The term feminization of poverty refers to the disproportionate percentage of poverty experienced by women living alone or with their children. • Single mothers are particularly associated with poverty. • The process is cyclical—poverty contributes to teenage pregnancy, since teens have limited supervision and few alternatives to parenthood.

  14. Consequences of Traditional Gender Role Socialization How can we break this cycle? What has been in the media that might add to or help break the cycle?

  15. Female Genital Mutilation Video Clip • The reason for the practice is cultural—parents believe that female circumcision makes their daughters marketable for marriage. • Many daughters view it as a rite of passage and of improving their chance for marriage.

  16. Changing Gender Roles • Androgyny • Androgyny refers to a blend of traits that are stereotypically associated with both masculinity and femininity. • Is it good to be androgynous in 2008? • Sandra Bem’s Androgyny Scale

  17. LoveChapter 3

  18. Romantic vs. Realistic Love • Romantic Love: • Characterized by such beliefs as love at first sight, there is only one true love, and love conquers all. • Symptoms of romantic love include drastic mood swings, palpitations of the heart, and intrusive thoughts about the partner.

  19. Romantic vs. Realistic Love • Realistic Love: • Also known as conjugal love. • Conjugal (married) love is less emotional, passionate, and exciting than romantic love and is characterized by companionship, calmness, comfort, and security.

  20. Triangular View of Love • Sternberg’s “triangular” view of love consists of three basic elements: • Intimacy • Passion • Commitment • The presence or absence of these provides a description of types of love.

  21. Triangular Theory of Love

  22. Descriptions of Love Nonlove:Absence of intimacy, passion, and commitment Two strangers looking at each other from afar Liking: Intimacy without passion or commitment A new friendship

  23. Descriptions of Love Infatuation Passion without intimacy or commitment Two persons flirting with each other in a bar Romantic love Intimacy and passion without commitment Love at first sight reflects this type of love.

  24. Descriptions of Love Companionate/conjugal love Intimacy and commitment without passion A couple who have been married for fifty years are said to have a companionate love. Fatuous love Passion and commitment without intimacy A couple who are passionately about each other and talk of the future but do not have an intimate connection with each other.

  25. Descriptions of Love Empty love Commitment without passion or intimacy A couple who stay together for social and legal reasons but who have no spark or sharing between them. Consummate love Combination of intimacy, passion, and commitment Sternberg’s view of the ultimate, all-consuming love.

  26. Complete the following activity .. You will score this but it will not be submitted; so answer as honestly as possible for your own information. The Love Profile

  27. Love Styles • Ludus • Views love as a game, refuses to become dependent, and does not encourage another’s intimacy. • Pragma • The love of the pragmatic, who is logical and rational. • Eros • A love style of passion and romance.

  28. Love Styles • Mania • The person with mania love style feels intense emotion and sexual passion but is out of control. • Storge • A calm, soothing, nonsexual love devoid of intense passion. • Agape • A love style that is selfless and giving.

  29. A = Eros: My partner and I have the right physical chemistry between us B = Ludus: I believe that what my partner doesn't know about me wont hurt him/her. C = Storge: Our love is the best kind because it grew out of a long friendship. D = Pragma: A main consideration in choosing my partner was how he/she would reflect on my family. E = Mania: When my partner doesn't pay attention to me, I feel sick all over. F = Agape: I would rather suffer myself than let my partner suffer.

  30. Assignment for Wednesday • Chapter 4

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