Reflection 2

Your reflection should be written in your own words and demonstrate critical thinking, self-reflection, and application of sociological concepts. Guiding Questions (choose a few to reflect on; you do not need to answer all): How has your understanding of the social construction of romantic love and marriage evolved? What role do media (such as Disney films or reality TV) play in shaping cultural ideals of romance? Consider the gendered politics of dating. Are their expectations of behavior depending on gender? Are there ways you are expected to perform masculinity or femininity? For example, who pursues who? Who pays? Who makes decisions on where to eat? How have you observed (in your family, community, or personal experiences) expectations around intensive mothering? Or mothers having to take on a second shift (referring to women who must do the primary parenting and household duties after working outside the home. How do you feel about various marriage practices outside of monogamy? Do you think monogamy is ideal or are there other forms of marriage that make sense to you? Formatting for Reflection: 12-point font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins Include proper ASA-style citations for readings, films, or outside sources Length: 500750 words