Kevin Samuels Advice to Women about Dating Standards
This week we’re watching a video from self- proclaimed Dating Guru Kevin Samuels. In this video clip, he is giving a woman advice about dating standards and her value in the dating world. Please note that Kevin Samuels was a popular controversial figure due to the advice and negative attitudes towards women shared on his channel. https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/kevin-samuels-youtuber-14m-subscribers-died-mother-says-rcna27645
After watching the video clip, respond to any five (5) of the following questions/ statements as they related to this week’s textbook chapter content:
Consider and describe the relevant textbook research regarding the culture of romance– how do these reflect or refute what is discussed in this video? How would the textbook research research examining what people are looking for in romantic partners respond to the positions of both Kevin and his guest in this video? Does this discussion support or refute the principle of least interest concept discussed in the textbook research– explain in detail? How would social exchange theory as outlined in the textbook research apply to the discussion taking place in this video? What factors discussed in the textbook research about consequences of inequity are applicable or not applicable to the discussion taking place here- explain in detail why? Consider the textbook research about PRESCRIPTIONs about romance perpetuated by the media– how do these reflect or refute assertions made in this video? Consider and describe the relevant textbook research exploring benefits of marriage– how would both Kevin AND his guest respond to this research?
Video Clip:
Textbook link: Psychology of Women and Gender.pdf