Any theory
Any Theory
Any Theory
Any Theory and then last three are historys
Historys
100
I struggled with joining a new school club, but got support from friends. This helped me develop confidence and a sense of belonging
Erik Erikson: identity vs. role confusion
100
My family moves houses, and everyone’s routine changes — I learn to adapt and support others, seeing how one change affects the whole system.
systems theory
100
Parents argue about dividing chores; I see how power and negotiation influence family dynamics.
Conflict Theory:
100
I invest in friendships that are mutually supportive and step back from ones that drain me, understanding costs and benefits in relationships.
Social Exchange Theory:
100
Patrilocal
Banns
Effects of Protestant Reformation
a social system where a newly married couple lives with or near the husband's parents
Public announcement made for three consecutive sundays to ensure the couple was not related or did not have other family
- Liberalized grounds for divorce
- Loosened restrictions enforced by catholics
- Idealized importance of marriage + family
200
Watching my older sibling graduate and move out made me reflect on my own goals and responsibilities, helping me plan my future.
Daniel Levinson
200
Mom cooks dinner (expressive role) and dad pays bills (instrumental role); I learn how roles maintain family stability.
Structural Functionalism:
200
I notice that household chores are shared equally, challenging traditional gender roles — I learn about equality and fairness.
Feminist Theory
200
I focus on school and personal growth before dating seriously, showing mate choices depend on life stage and goals.
Developmental Perspective:
200
Influence of the Jesuits
instrumental and Expressive roles (functionalist)
-providing for family through income (men)
-Nurturing children and family (women)
Egalitarian relationships (social exchange)
personal celibacy of strict catholic thinking (no indigenous thinking only christian), they brought a lot of european women over to avoid indigenous peoples.
-providing for family through income (men)
-Nurturing children and family (women)
partnerships where responsibilities, benefits, decisions, and power are shared equally between partners
300
Balancing schoolwork and extracurriculars caused stress, but talking to my parents and friends taught me resilience and problem-solving.
Leonard Pearlin
300
A teacher praises my essay — I see myself as capable and responsible, shaping my self-image through interactions.
Symbolic Interactionism:
300
I notice that household chores are shared equally, challenging traditional gender roles — I learn about equality and fairness.
social Homogamy
300
I notice how differences in resources, status, or expectations can create tension in relationships and consider fairness when choosing partners.
Conflict Theory (Mate Selection):
300
Common-law relationship
Why is common-law more common?
Common law quebec stats
2 people live together in a relationship without being married
Social norms have changed and couples no longer have to marry to be together
-39.6% of couples are common law
400
Working in a group project, I learned to see other perspectives and understand complex situations, developing empathy and maturity.
Jane Loevinger (Ego Development)
400
I decide to spend more time with friends who are supportive and positive, understanding relationships involve weighing costs and rewards.
Social Exchange Theory:
400
Observing parents’ roles influences how I think about future relationships and division of responsibilities.
Social Role Theory:
400
Polygyny
Polyandry
Having more than one wife
Having more than one husband
400
Natural Selection Theory
Theoretical Perspective: Ecological perspective
Core Idea:
People choose partners based on characteristics that would have increased survival + reproductive success in early human history.
Women tend to seek:
security/resources
stability + commitment
older or mature partners
ability to provide for future offspring
Men tend to seek:
youth + fertility indicators
physical attraction
health cues linked to reproductive success
Why it matters:
Explains universal patterns, not just cultural habits.
500
Choosing whether to pursue volunteer work or part-time job allowed me to explore my identity, values, and career interests.
Jeffrey Arnett
500
Scenario: A new sibling is born; I adapt to new family routines and responsibilities, seeing how each stage requires adjustment.
Family Life Cycle / Developmental Theory:
500
I imagine qualities I want in a partner — trustworthy, respectful, fun — shaped by personal experiences and family examples.
Ideal Mate Theory:
500
Bride Price
Dowry
Dower Rights
Compensate from the groom's family the bride's family for loss of their daughters work contributions and value as a potential mother
Bride family pay for the bride to help her establish a family and land
if husband ended marriage bride had rights to obtain the land
500
8 stages of mate selections
