From a dramaturgical sociology perspective, what is one of the primary functions of engagement proposals?
a. It communicates to each other and to secondary audiences that the couple is entering a new phase of their relationship, one that signifies greater commitment.
b. It is an occasion for the couple to show materially what they can afford, compares themselves to others in the situation, and serves as a status symbol in society.
c. It allows the couple to engage in premarital sex that some groups would find deviant if they were not engaged.
d. It is a ceremony that had much meaning a hundred years ago, but in modern times it has very little significance in the romantic relationship of a couple.
A
You might also like to view...
Sometime around 2050, __________
A) Latinos will make up about 29 percent of the U.S. population B) African Americans will make up about 50 percent of the U.S. population C) Minority groups will leave the United States D) Asians will be the racial majority
Briefly describe child maltreatment
What will be an ideal response?
Compare and contrast ascribed and achieved stratification systems. Provide examples.
What will be an ideal response?
Hill's roller coaster model includes all EXCEPT:
A. new level of organization. B. period of disorganization. C. percentage of disruption. D. process of recovery.