ASSIGMENT DISCUSSION

Required Sources

· Read Chapter 12 The Family and Household Diversity, in the Schaefer textbook

o Specifically, review information under the heading Aspects of Mate Selection

· No outside sources, please

Assignment

Post 1: What Did You Learn? 

· Paragraph 1: Following the rules of endogamy and exogamy for the U.S., people with what characteristics would be selected for you (think in terms of gender, sexual orientation, race, socioeconomic status, etc.)? (Make sure youy have a solid understanding of exogamy and endogamy); and

· Paragraph 2: If you were talking to a friend about what type of people you are interested in partnering with, what characteristics would be you prefer in terms of gender, sexual orientation, race, socioeconomic status, etc.?