Men and women are genetically made different. With those differences, men and women have their own mating instincts that are gender-specific that have essentially evolved causing both men and woman to be successful when it comes to reproduction. Men and women may both view love differently. The researchers of the relationship study were testing the hypothesis that “women and men would differ in what they wanted and/or received from their romantic partners.” The researchers had the following five hypotheses to test: 1.) Women’s desire scores on the DLBS will be significantly higher than men’s, while men’s scores on the sex subscale would be higher. 2.) Women’s received scores on the DLBS test would be lower than men’s, and men’s scores on the sex subscale would be lower. 3.) Women’s desire-received discrepancy scores on the DLBS would be higher than men’s scores. 4.) Discrepancy scores on the DLBS test will predict satisfaction in romantic relationships for both genders. 5.) Gender differences would be mediated by gender-role identity (Perrin 2011). In order to conduct their research, the researchers picked undergraduates from a large university to participate in their study. The students were diverse in gender, ethnicity, and marital status. Almost half of the class was involved in a romantic relationship; however, none of the students were married or cohabitating with a partner. Students that had never been in a relationship did not have the option to participate. There were three different studies conducted by the researchers. The first study focused on how men and woman “differently rate the importance of sex, relationship support, scripting, and caring actions” in their romantic relationships. The participants were given a test with the instructions “What do you want your partner to DO or SAY to make you feel loved?” Each question had a five point scale. The independent variable was the gender of the participants. The dependent variables in this study were the four subscale desire scours of the DLBS (Desired Loving Behaviors Scale) testing. This study did not apply full support to the hypothesis that women’s scores would be higher than men’s and that men’s scores would be higher on the Sex subscale. Gender differences were only proven on the subscale of relationship support in which women tested higher (Perrin 2011). In the second study, the participants were to respond to two versions of the DLBS to find out what behaviors the participants “desired from their romantic partners in order to feel loved,” and “what behaviors and actions participants actually received from their partners in order to feel loved.” The independent variable was the gender of the participants. The dependent variables were the desired subscale scores, received subscale scores, and the discrepancy subscale scores. The first hypothesis “that women and men would differ slightly on the desire subscale, received more support” in the second study than in the first study. The second hypothesis support showed no significant differences of the genders, “failing to support the notion that women are more generous in romantic relationships than men.” However the third hypothesis revealed a significant gender effect that
Men are from Mars and women are from Venus is a very popular book by John Gray that suggest that men and women are so different that they might as well come from different planets. I believe that men and women are different because of our biological make-up that makes us think differently and view things in different aspects. However, I do believe that we are all human beings, and I don’t mean that in a philosophical way but in the way that as humans we all have the same needs. I think that social…
Project Men are from Mars; Women are from Venus – John Gray, Ph.D. The main message in the book, Men are from Mars; Women are from Venus, is that men and women are so different in many ways that they might as well be from different planets. Men and women seem to fail to communicate with each other on how to understand how each other loves and expects to be loved, and that is the reason for relationship and marriage conflict. Men and women communicate in very different ways. Men want to see…
Cited Fitzpatrick, Laura. “Why Do Women Still Earn Less Than Men?” Time U.S. 20 Apr. 2010: n. pag. Google.com. Web. 26 Mar. 2012. <http://www.time.com////,8599,1983185,00.html>. 1) The main point of this article is to prove that women gain less than men. Apparently women only earn seventy-seven cents for every dollar a man makes. Women earn less than men in 20 out of 25 occupational fields and are treated as someone lower than a men. Men are more likely to get accepted into a high-leveled college…
was a man born with aspirations to be as great as Alexander, during one of the most tumultuous time periods in all of Roman history, and determined to enact his reform on the world. This all culminated to produce of the most influential and legendary men the world ever known. Caesar was born in Rome around July 12 in 44 BC. Not much is known of his early life save for the fact that his father was a senator and had aristocratic standing but was not particularly wealthy (Knight, McConnell). The society…
sharper blade with guided handles and a hand guard, much more agile, and much more effective for thrusting. The rapiers have been around since the early 1500’s and were invented by the Spaniards. Rapiers were not made by machines but hand-crafted by men with much effort and craftsmanship put into the piece, and some of them could have an illustration or precious gemstones. The sword of choice during Renaissance was the rapier; arguably the most beautifully crafted sword of all time. The reason…
founded? My colony was founded to put a permanent foothold here on Mars 3. How were colonists chosen? The colonist where chosen by a volunteering of skill basically when you apply you tell us your talent and how it will help us. The good thing is that all the people were volunteers so we didn’t force anyone to come to mars. 4. Initial number of colonists? We originally had 250 colonists embark on a 2.5 year journey to Mars. 5. What supplies the colonists needed to bring? We asked that the…
Luther King read a newspaper article. The article was written by eight white clergyman who felt that the presence of the protestors was “ unwise and untimely” (Letter from Birmingham Jail 1). It was quite ironic that he was jailed for fighting against segregation and unity, but when jailed he was placed in solitary confinement away from everyone. During the time when this transpired the laws known as Jim Crow were in effect. These laws which were unjust were passed in most of the southern states and…
Mary Tyler Moore Show Since the invention of television, American sitcoms have commonly depicted a traditional family of a mother, father, and children. However, The Mary Tyler Moore Show is an example of a television sitcom that has branched away from this trend through Mary Richards’ character as a successful, independent woman who exerts power through her high-power career and non-conformity to traditional gender roles. The Mary Tyler Moore Show is a direct reflection of women’s strengthening…
How Is Beauty Harmful To Society? “According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, almost three million cosmetic procedures were performed in the United States in 1998” (“The Enigma of Beauty”). Studies by psychologists reveled, “men consistently showed a preference for women with larger eyes, fuller lips, and a smaller nose and chin and the classic hourglass-shaped body with a waist-hip ratio of seven to ten” (“The Enigma of Beauty”). But the search for beauty is not cheap; it…