Psychology of Women

Description, watch  a video about arranged marriages; this one specifically focuses on “Mail order Bride” relationships between American men and Russian women. After watching the video clip, https://youtu.be/r6Fov20qxBA respond to the five (5) of the following questions/ statements as they related to this week’s textbook chapter content: (chapter 8) What kinds of meanings given to marriage discussed in the textbook research are applicable to these potential relationships?

What kind of marriage appears to be desired here- traditional, modern, egalitarian- explain why it appears that this is desired? Consider reasons people get divorced outlined in the textbook research- would these relationships experience a greater or lesser likelihood of divorce according to the textbook research? Do these potential marital relationships support or refute the marriage gradient research as discussed in the textbook research? Consider the textbook research examining why women get married- explain how do that research does or does not apply to this video? What factors discussed in the textbook research about making a marriage last are applicable to these potential relationships?