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Gender Roles In Friendships

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1. Describe 3 marital trends as discussed in your book.
Personal fulfillment both inside and outside marriage has emerges as a goal that competes with marital stability (pg. 330). Adults are remaining single longer today than in the past (pg. 330). I feel people are focusing more on careers and education. People are also choosing not to get married. Marriage is a huge commitment and it involves putting personal wants to the side. I think as years go by women are becoming more independent and goals are self-centered. Cohabitation has become very popular as well prolonging marriage. I feel that with cohabitation there’s not a permanent attachment. If the relationship does not work the couple does not have to deal with divorce, wedding plans and cost.

2. Describe 3 differences between the genders as relates to friendships (your book discusses differences in male and female friendships).
Gender plays an important role in peer groups and friendships (pg. 317). The book discusses three ideas that support genders role …show more content…

306). Average children receive an average number of both positive and negative nominations from their peers. Neglected children are infrequently nominated as a best friend but are not dislike by their peers. Rejected children are infrequently nominated as someones best frined and are actively dislike by their peers. Popular children are frequently nominated as a best friend and I really disliked by their peers. Popular children have a number of social skills that contribute to their being well like (pg 306). Popular children tend to have well communications skills they listen well, and control their emotions in a positive manner. Popular children also tend to be self-confident without being conceited. I think kids that carry these characteristics have an opportunity to encourage and influence other children in a positive

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