Learning Goals: to consider marriage as a cultural universal and to work on our reading skills
1. Discussion: "Many Canadians would not consider themselves successful adults if they were living in their parents' home or relying on assistance from relatives, but in many cultures, living harmoniously with your parents or in-laws is considered a sign of successful socialization" (166)
2. Marriage, a Cultural Universal: "defines social relationships to provide for the survival and socialization of children"
-> defines rights and obligations - sex, reproduction, work and social roles
-> new relationships between families and kin groups
-> traditional vs contemporary in Canada
-> marriage without children
-> 17% of marriages happen in US because of online dating
-> arranged marriage
3. Monogamy vs Polygamy
1. Discussion: "Many Canadians would not consider themselves successful adults if they were living in their parents' home or relying on assistance from relatives, but in many cultures, living harmoniously with your parents or in-laws is considered a sign of successful socialization" (166)
2. Marriage, a Cultural Universal: "defines social relationships to provide for the survival and socialization of children"
-> defines rights and obligations - sex, reproduction, work and social roles
-> new relationships between families and kin groups
-> traditional vs contemporary in Canada
-> marriage without children
-> 17% of marriages happen in US because of online dating
-> arranged marriage
3. Monogamy vs Polygamy
4. Google Hangout questions
5. Summative #2
5. Summative #2