SHOPPING BEHAVIORS BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN
PREFERENCES
SHOPPING
BEHAVIORS BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN
Strayer University
Introduction to Psychology 105
Professor J.D.
29 July 2013
Abstract Going shopping is a major source of relaxation when it is for clothes, shoes and handbags. But house shopping is to me a household chore. Linked with females, household shopping is an activity that normally puts pressure on you due to time constraints. In my paper, I try to explain my reasoning for loving to shop. I also touch a little on the statistics on shopping between men and women, the amount of time women shop throughout their lives. Based the statistics it illustrates the difference on how men and women shop, be it online or in an actual store. “Although men are playing a significant role in shopping activities, particularly shopping for household groceries, shopping remains a gendered activity but it is not a pleasure less activity. Emeralinsight.com concludes “that the supermarket is likely to be the retail setting where the changing roles will make the greatest impact”. To me meaning that men would rather go grocery shopping than mall shopping with their significant other or even themselves.
PREFERENCES SHOPPING BEHAVIORS BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN
Growing up as a young girl I was exposed to many people who loved to shop. My mother and one of my aunts were the two biggest influences when it came to dressing. As the young child my mother dressed me very well. However when my parents divorced when I was 12 years old and we were now down to one income, my mother could no longer afford to buy me clothes the way that she and I had been accustomed to. Then as a teenager in junior high and high school, it was my girlfriends and schoolmates. My girlfriends and schoolmates were dressing the way that I would have liked to and was able to do when my parents were together. During junior high and high school they were able to go shopping every other week when
SHOPPING
BEHAVIORS BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN
Strayer University
Introduction to Psychology 105
Professor J.D.
29 July 2013
Abstract Going shopping is a major source of relaxation when it is for clothes, shoes and handbags. But house shopping is to me a household chore. Linked with females, household shopping is an activity that normally puts pressure on you due to time constraints. In my paper, I try to explain my reasoning for loving to shop. I also touch a little on the statistics on shopping between men and women, the amount of time women shop throughout their lives. Based the statistics it illustrates the difference on how men and women shop, be it online or in an actual store. “Although men are playing a significant role in shopping activities, particularly shopping for household groceries, shopping remains a gendered activity but it is not a pleasure less activity. Emeralinsight.com concludes “that the supermarket is likely to be the retail setting where the changing roles will make the greatest impact”. To me meaning that men would rather go grocery shopping than mall shopping with their significant other or even themselves.
PREFERENCES SHOPPING BEHAVIORS BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN
Growing up as a young girl I was exposed to many people who loved to shop. My mother and one of my aunts were the two biggest influences when it came to dressing. As the young child my mother dressed me very well. However when my parents divorced when I was 12 years old and we were now down to one income, my mother could no longer afford to buy me clothes the way that she and I had been accustomed to. Then as a teenager in junior high and high school, it was my girlfriends and schoolmates. My girlfriends and schoolmates were dressing the way that I would have liked to and was able to do when my parents were together. During junior high and high school they were able to go shopping every other week when
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