Sociology of Marriage

By on June 16, 2011


Types of “Good” Marriages:

Romantic Marriage: passion and sex

Rescue Marriage: past unhappiness, healing

Companionate Marriage: Egalitarian, friendship

Traditional Marriage: male income earner; female homemaker; main interest is the children

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SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGES:

In love

Sexual faithfulness

Talk about feelings

Keep romance alive

Humor

Commitment

Acceptance and caring

flexibility

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Teaching Sociology is very enjoyable for me. Sociology is like a gateway to a plethora of knowledge and understanding. The subject material is directly applicable to real-world events and situations found in everyday life. The methods and concepts of sociology yield powerful insights into the social processes shaping the contemporary world. The ability to identify and understand these processes is valuable preparation for professional participation in an ever changing and complex society.