Assignment Content
Online dating is your second extra credit opportunity. Maybe some of you have used these services?? Find at least THREE of these online dating sites and review them in The Case (be sure to cite them correctly).. In the analysis discuss how they are similar and different, especially regarding any race, class, and gender dimensions. For example, what about gays and lesbians?? Are they welcome?? Do Black, White, Asian, and Latino/a Americans all seems welcome/represented?? What about class?? How much does it cost to use these services? Is there a class bias?? Try to talk sociologically about these services.
In the conclusions use the three main theories in sociology to interpret your findings. Finally, What you think of these services?? Due before 11:59 pm on Monday, July 15th.
Book Citation and quotes:
Kunz, J. (2013). THINK Marriages and Families (2nd ed.).
Pearson Education (US). https://reader2.yuzu.com/books/9780205974139
Theory
1.)
Functionalism
a.)
mating practices contribute to the stabilization
or destabilization of social institutions
b.)
social values, gender roles, and demographics
influence dating habits
“Functionalists argue that marriage has a stabilizing effect
on society. The traditional family system regulates sexual behavior, promotes
orderly procreation, socializes and educates children, and provides protection
and economic security for all its members.”
2.)
Symbolic Interactionism
a.)
individual perceptions are shaped through
interactions with others
b.)
people interpret meanings based on gestures and
symbols
“Symbolic interactionists believe that we interpret meanings
from our interactions with others. Single men and women commonly give
flirtatious signals to indicate their interest in a member of the opposite sex.
When psychologist Monica Moore recorded the flirtatious behaviors of 40 women
at a local singles bar, university snack bar, university library, and
university women’s center, she noticed that the women were more likely to give
flirtatious signals such as flipping their hair, smiling, or holding someone’s
gaze if they were in a location in which they were likely to meet single men.
Regardless of the setting, the women who engaged in the most flirtatious”
3.)
Conflict Theory
a.)
conflict exists between both groups and
individuals within society
b.)
individuals minimize the possibility of conflict
by choosing a mate with similar values, attitudes, and beliefs as theirs
“Conflict theorists believe that during the process of mate
selection, potential partners seek to minimize the possibility of conflict by
choosing a mate with similar values, attitudes, and beliefs to themselves. As
we noted earlier in the chapter, most people tend to marry partners within the
same age range, racial or ethnic group, educational background, and religion,
increasing the likelihood of consensus. Some studies suggest that the most
desirable mates are those who possess the highest status in society, indicating
control of more of the resources.”
Rubric for Evaluating: Sociological Competency –
Format
0 = low; 2=high
F1) Does the student meet the established format? (4 pages,double-spaced, one-inch margins, 12 point font, name, class, title, and headings)
012
Components
C1) Does the student present and describe the data while properly citing its sources (3 or more; ASA Style)
012
C2) Does the student interpret the sources using a sociological perspective and meeting assignment’s requirements?
012
C3) Does the student incorporate the three sociological theories on his/her conclusion?
012
References
R1) Does the student follow ASA citation style?
012
