Discuss the role of romantic love in spouse/partner selection
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. Romantic love is not a universal criterion for spouse selection cross-culturally.
2. Biological determinists argue it is an adaptation to encourage the care and production of children.
3. Cultural constructionists point to the varying degrees to which it is important in different societies.
4. A study in the United States found White Euro-American women were strongly influenced by the idea, African American women less so. It was also negatively associated with strong career goals and independence.
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