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Mate Selection Theories

People are attracted to partners with similar characteristics, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity. Proximity is also a major factor in attraction. Monica and Chandler complement each other with their contrasting yet balanced personalities, and they support each other in their strengths and weaknesses while having mutual respect and shared goals and values.

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Mate Selection Theories

People are attracted to partners with similar characteristics, socioeconomic status, and ethnicity. Proximity is also a major factor in attraction. Monica and Chandler complement each other with their contrasting yet balanced personalities, and they support each other in their strengths and weaknesses while having mutual respect and shared goals and values.

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Mate-Selection Theories

Summarize the main points of each mate-selection theory by referring to pages 201-209 of
the textbook.

Theory Main Points


Evolutionary  Sexual attraction in an unconscious choice that
Psychology/ traces back to prehistorical ancestors
The theory of  Women prefer men who can provide
natural  Men prefer women who can bear healthy babies
selection (pp.
202-203)  Men and women compete with one and other for
mate selection

 Children with no fathers were poorer

Social  Choosing a mate for social and phycological roles


Homogamy determines the success of the marriage more than
(pp. 204-205) the biological role of reproduction does.

 Proximity is a major factor more attracted to


people who live closer than you.
 Highest correlation were found for age, race,
ethnic background, religion, and even features.
 Someone who is like themselves and familial
 In Canada it’s found as offensive to consider race
 Education or same cultural values,
 First gen immigrants are guided by family
reputation and parental approval
 Second gen still value parental approval but are
more likely to marry from diff culture

Ideal-Mate  Relationship is based on social compatibility and


Theory romantic love
(pp. 205-207)  Attempts to explain attraction from a symbolic
interactionist perspective
 Attraction is based on an individual’s unconscious
image of the ideal mate formed from his/her
perceptions of the meaning of certain factors such
as physical, cultural, or socioeconomic
characteristics based on how they see themselves
or others/
 Supports concept “love at first sight”
 Unconscious ideal with which they compare a
person to find him/her attractive or to make
immediate judgement of the person as lovable.

Theory Main Points


Exchange
Theory Older men attract younger womenm
(pp. 207-208)

Conflict/
Feminist
Theory
(pp. 208-209)

Life-course
approach (p.
211)
Market
Experience
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Info is not in
text)
 People are attracted to people with similar characteristics, socioeconomic status, and
ethnicity. The theory from the perspective of sociology differs from the concept of
homogamy in biology.
 Have been best friends over the years and we know that Proximity is a major factor
more attracted to people who live closer than you.
 They quite literally live together and have vey close and similar social circles
 Highest correlation were found for age, race, ethnic background, and
even features.
Their sense of humor with one and other

Their mocking and bickering

There is a sense of safety that comes from familiarity and this is through their years of long and rich
history as friends

 Examples of homogamy are people who choose their partners with who they share
similar life experiences, interests, or beliefs. People looking for someone with a similar
socioeconomic status or traditional and cultural customs is also a demonstration of
behaviors fostering homogamy.
 Always wanted children

 Someone who is like themselves and familial


 Education or same cultural values,

Complementary Personalities: Monica and Chandler have complementary personalities that
balance each other out. Monica is organized, driven, and detail-oriented, while Chandler is more
laid-back, witty, and humorous. Their contrasting traits complement each other well, as Monica's
structure and planning help to ground Chandler, while Chandler's humor and spontaneity bring
levity to Monica's life.

Supportive Dynamic: Monica and Chandler support each other in areas where they excel and
compensate for each other's weaknesses. For example, Monica's culinary skills complement
Chandler's lack of cooking expertise, as she takes charge in the kitchen while Chandler provides
emotional support and encouragement. Similarly, Chandler's ability to lighten the mood and make
Monica laugh complements her tendency to become stressed or anxious, creating a balanced and
supportive dynamic.

Mutual Respect: Monica and Chandler appreciate and respect each other's strengths and
differences. They recognize the value that each person brings to the relationship and embrace their
complementary qualities. This mutual respect fosters a sense of equality and harmony in their
partnership, as they work together to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.

Shared Goals and Values: Despite their differences, Monica and Chandler share common goals and
values that align with their complementary dynamic. They both prioritize family, loyalty, and
commitment, which serve as the foundation of their relationship. Their shared values create a sense
of unity and purpose, driving them to support each other and build a life together.

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