In Examining Patterns of Courtship and Marriage, Sociologists Would Emphasise

question 92

Multiple Choice

In examining patterns of courtship and marriage, sociologists would emphasise which of the following in shaping a couple's decision to marry?

• A)the personalities of the couples
• B)the importance of love
• C)personal preferences
• D)social considerations such as age, sex, race, income, etc.

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Definitions:

Mutuality

The quality or condition of being mutual; reciprocal relations or feelings between individuals or groups.

Interdependence

A relationship between two or more parties where their actions and outcomes are mutually reliant on each other.

Parasocial Relationship

A one-sided relationship where one party knows a great deal about the other, who is typically a public figure or character, without any personal interaction.

Reciprocity

The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially privileges granted by one country or organization to another.