english essay
4/2/14
Soc 101 Weiss
Journal Assignment #5
Mate Selection and online Dating:
Chapter 10 considers marriage and family. An important concept related to this is the selection of a mate. Sociologists have determined that there are several trends in this process, one of which is called: homogamy. Explain what this term means and relate it to a couple that you are familiar with, making specific references to traits that they share. (remember not to confuse homogamy with endogamy.) then read, Sociology and the New Technology - “Online dating: risks and rewards,” on page 328. Explain how an understanding of principles supporting the mate selection process relates to the concept of online dating and then incorporate the answers to the Questions in the “For your Consideration” section at the end of the reading into the last part of your journal.
Homogamy, from a sociological stand point, is the marriage of two individuals who are similar to each other in some culturally important way. People tend to marry someone who has the same characteristics as themselves as well as someone who lives close to them or participated in social activities; for example school, work, places of worship and restaurants. In my personal life I do not know of a couple who could be referred to this term. On the other hand, I do know that many cultures have religions that require kids to marry someone of the same cultural background. This can been seen in the mid 1900’s in america where children were expected by their parents to marry in the same group. “Group,” meaning same ethnicity, social class, and sometimes even physical appearence. This has also been seen in China and India, where parents have strict rules on who their children marry. When looking at homogamy in a higher social class, these parents pick who their child will date.
Soc 101 Weiss
Journal Assignment #5
Mate Selection and online Dating:
Chapter 10 considers marriage and family. An important concept related to this is the selection of a mate. Sociologists have determined that there are several trends in this process, one of which is called: homogamy. Explain what this term means and relate it to a couple that you are familiar with, making specific references to traits that they share. (remember not to confuse homogamy with endogamy.) then read, Sociology and the New Technology - “Online dating: risks and rewards,” on page 328. Explain how an understanding of principles supporting the mate selection process relates to the concept of online dating and then incorporate the answers to the Questions in the “For your Consideration” section at the end of the reading into the last part of your journal.
Homogamy, from a sociological stand point, is the marriage of two individuals who are similar to each other in some culturally important way. People tend to marry someone who has the same characteristics as themselves as well as someone who lives close to them or participated in social activities; for example school, work, places of worship and restaurants. In my personal life I do not know of a couple who could be referred to this term. On the other hand, I do know that many cultures have religions that require kids to marry someone of the same cultural background. This can been seen in the mid 1900’s in america where children were expected by their parents to marry in the same group. “Group,” meaning same ethnicity, social class, and sometimes even physical appearence. This has also been seen in China and India, where parents have strict rules on who their children marry. When looking at homogamy in a higher social class, these parents pick who their child will date.