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UNIT OVERVIEW

In this unit, the conjugal couple relationships of Canadians, including marriage and alternative relationships will be examined. To determine the role that marriage and other couple relationships play in Canadian society, the history of marriage and couple relationships will be traced first.

Then, the diversity of conjugal relationships will be determined. Next, the psychology of attraction, courtship, mate selection, and the factors that contribute to satisfying relationships for men and women will be examined. Finally, several specific topics that are influencing the formation and development of marriage and other couple relationships today will be explored.

GOALS: 

By the end of this unit you will be able to 

• Analyze the historical and cultural changes in intimate and marital relationships

• Analyze current trends and issues affecting development of intimate relationships

• Analyze theories and research about the development of intimate relationships

• Analyze the influence of various social institutions on decisions and behaviours of individuals in intimate relationships across the lifespan

• Process: evaluate, analyze, and synthesize information related to individuals and families in a diverse society