Most Valuable Insights Learned in Marriage, Intimacy, and Relationships.

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Final Reflection Paper (10 points) Due the Friday of Finals week. The 28th at 11:59pm.

500-1,000 word reflection that describes the most valuable insights learned through the course and how you want to incorporate that knowledge into your life.

Please feel free to practice total honesty. It is totally ok if you were dissatisfied with the course material , feel free to express that in your writing.

I truly believe that , even if you did not enjoy the material, you will still be able to learn some things. You will not be penalized for expressing discontentment with the course material.

SOCIOLOGY 8: MARRIAGE, FAMILY & Intimate Relationships

Texts: 

Marriages, Families, and Intimate Relationships by Williams, Sawyer, and Wahlstorm.  4th Edition.     

https://console.pearson.com/enrollment/9wtiaq    (virtual textbook link)

Supplemental readings (articles and web links)

Marriage Interview

Interviewee: John Smith (Member of my community based organization)

Age:34

Place: California

1. How long have you been married?

Not so long, we have only been married for six years.

2. Why did you get married?

We meet at a friend's graduation party like six years ago, that's in 2015. I got attracted to her then I introduced myself and then asked her if we could have a date whenever she was free. She agreed to that, and we set our date. Surprisingly after we met, I asked her to be my girlfriend, and she accepted. We dated for 8months, and later on, I proposed to her while we were on our trip to Paris. On coming back, we arranged our wedding, and here we are, blessed with two kids.

3. What are your ideas of a successful marriage?

That is very hard to answer, but definitely, I can say that marriage needs commitment from both parties. I can't say my marriage has always been good but trust me. We have had days that we didn't talk to one another because of our differences. Wealways make sure to settle our difference when we are all calm. So, I think learning to forgive, making time for one another, appreciating your partner for being part of your life, respecting and trusting your partner are ideas for a successful marriage.

4. What are the biggest challenges of a marriage?

The challenges include communication, raising the kids; I must tell you that is not a walk in the park (Pace, 2020). Disappointments and finances are also the challenges since it reaches a point you might get yourself in a financial crisis which makes it hard for you to manage your family. You should not forget about temptations since you will always meet lovely and beautiful people than your partner, but that's where loyalty comes in.

5. What are the biggest perks of being married?

Marriage is a good thing; I have been able to see the financial and social benefits. For instance, through marriage, we have a combined income which helps us in raising our kids. Socially, marriage is important in creating connection, trust and respect. There are times you might have bad days, but there is nothing more special than going back to a house where you are appreciated.

Reference

Pace, R. (2020). 20 Most Common Marriage Problems Faced by Married Couples. Retrieved 20 April 2021, from https://www.marriage.com/advice/relationship/8-common-problems-in-married-life/

Sociology Reproduction

Student’s Name

Institutional Affiliation

Rosemarie Rotondo

Sociology Reproduction

Knowledge about oneself is crucial to ensure their health and help them plan their lives and create a life they find fulfilling. Knowledge about the human reproduction system is especially important as it allows the parties involved to shape their lives to fit into their goals and aspirations. Advancements in this sector allow both men and women to delay or hasten the process that changes how society perceives motherhood and fatherhood. Surrogacy, in-vitro fertilization, egg harvesting have contributed to changing how society sees fertilization. One outcome of the development is a decision by some women not to have children.

The burden of bringing forth life is unfairly placed on the woman turning those who do not oblige outsiders, calling them selfish and heartless. The notion of women's humanity, goals, aspirations, mental and physical health and a definition of what being a woman means for them. Various women's experiences indicate that they receive more pressure from fellow women, which is an indication that they also understand women to be responsible for the survival of the species. Such a perception tends to put more pressure on the women than men who do not carry the child and leave the upbringing to the women.

The pressure, however, is not uniform among all societies as it differs from one society to the other. Most close-knit societies like those from the Jewish or African and Caribbean communities and those who are less affected by globalization tend to care more about the whole's survival. Anyone who does anything that moves away from this understanding is regarded as a deserter deserving a beheading.

With all that is happening, everyone must seek to understand why one chose not to have kids instead of shutting them down or placing labels on them. It also means that it is not always an invitation to convince them by telling them they might regret it or will be lonely in the future. Respecting their choice should be the right cause of action, just as one would want to be respected for choosing to have kids.

References

Guardian Newspaper. (2020). Being childfree by choice: Five Women on Why They Decided Not to Have Kids [Video]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9Q644-1lNE

Non-Marital Households

Student Name

Institution Affilation

Non-Marital Households

Differences

There are differences between straight and gay marriages. First, there is a division of labor that is stereotypical and usually between these genders and a division of jobs for straight marriages. The institution for this marriage is also considered procreation that enhances bonding between married couples (Burch, 2019). The relationship also leads to the raising of children. For gay marriages, there is the removal of gender differences, and they must agree and cooperate in distributing the tasks. The marriage involves having the same-sex couple getting into marriage, and they cannot procreate. For this marriage, the couple must adopt children, and the family dynamics differ.

There are various reasons why the concept is challenging to understand for some individuals. The first reason is that some individuals believe that the sole purpose of marriage is procreation. Similarly, other individuals may not understand how gay marriages complement each other and the strategy they use to divide their tasks.

Summary

This message summarizes that there are advantages that are associated with being single. First, the author states that staying single made her even happier, although she had spent ample time without understanding it (TEDx, 2017). similarly, they had never encountered single people, and they loved living this way. Most people do not embrace singlehood, and they keep looking for acceptance. Marriage is an issue that is worth concern among individuals. The stories regarding singlehood are not considered fair tales that are told to individuals. However, the single life is also hurting, especially when friends get married and hang out for dinners (TEDx, 2017).

Similarly, science is also against singlehood. The information regarding this message is not new. There are many benefits of singlehood, and individuals may enjoy life without commitments to spouses. Similarly, singlehood does not present many responsibilities since individuals do not have children. For individuals who are in a marriage they also can have enjoyable lives and companion. Similarly, the individuals can also act as a companion for each other and complement each other.

References

Burch, R. L. (2019). The Wedding as a Reproductive Ritual. Review of General Psychology, 23(3), 382-398.

TEDx. (2017). What no one ever told you about people who are single | Bella DePaulo | TEDxUHasselt. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lyZysfafOAs

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