Prompt 1: Describe Victor’s attraction to Judy using the following four factors of Interpersonal Attraction: physical attractiveness, physical proximity, competence, and similarity. Which of these do you think increases her social value the most in the eyes of Victor?
Victor Vargas displays having a strong attraction towards Judy Gonzalez. This attraction is a representation of Matching Phenomenon being used. The Matching Phenomenon is displayed when someone is “seeking a partner with the highest possible social value” (Betancourt Lopez, 2017). This phenomenon uses four key elements to determine the highest value someone has, those being physical attractiveness, physical proximity, competence, and similarity to one another (Betancourt Lopez, …show more content…
This attraction is seen as he watches her from across the pool. At this point, Victor knows he is a ‘papi chulo’, however, he displays a sense of nervousness as he contemplates how to initiate contact. Second, physical proximity does play a role in Victor’s attraction to Judy. Physical proximity suggests that the closer people are located to one another, the more likely they are to become friends (Betancourt Lopez, 2017). In regards to attraction, a 5-mile radius increases the frequency of contact. Victor and Judy both reside in the lower southeast side of Manhattan in what appears to be an acceptable walking distance from one another. Since they live relatively close, their frequency of contact after meeting increased significantly. Third, Victor is attracted to Judy’s competence, strength, and ability to take control. In the film, Victor is challenged by Judy, in that she is not the typical girl who eats up anything he says, nor does he have control. In a scene, Victor randomly shows up at Judy’s friend’s house to see her. She pulls him away and clearly states “I like my space”. After going back and forth as the two were unwilling to exchange phone numbers, Victor says “ok, you call the shots”. This is unlike Victor, because he has never given up control with a girl, until Judy. Lastly, Victor and Judy share several similarities. They are teenagers, in the same socioeconomic level, …show more content…
Guzman, Victor’s grandmother. She is a 1st Generation Latino, one who is described as “an immigrant who came to the United States past 15-years of age” (Betancourt Lopez, 2017). In the film, while at the social services office, Ms. Guzman stated she “was born on 7/28/1930 in Dominican Republic…I lived in the states many years, I believe I am American…” She identifies with being Dominican Republican and has a encourages concepts and ideals primarily found in Latino culture. Ms. Guzman has integrated her Latino culture with American culture. Integration is defined as “to fully learn and participate in the new ingroup while participating in the original ingroup” (Betancourt Lopez, 2017). Although she moved from the Dominican Republic many years ago, her actions and values are in line with Latino culture. As she is the sole provider of her three grandchildren, she has a strong work ethic and understands having to sacrifice for family. As the head of the household, the demands a higher amount of respect. This can be seen as Niko tells the others to quiet when Grandma speaks. Another example of having a strong Latino culture is the way she treats Vicki, her grand-daughter. Vicki is not allowed to date boys, hang around boys, or roam freely as her brothers. She is more guarded by her grandmother and spends her days watching tv at home. Additionally, she attends weekly Spanish mass at a local Catholic church. She exhibits having
Victor Vargas displays having a strong attraction towards Judy Gonzalez. This attraction is a representation of Matching Phenomenon being used. The Matching Phenomenon is displayed when someone is “seeking a partner with the highest possible social value” (Betancourt Lopez, 2017). This phenomenon uses four key elements to determine the highest value someone has, those being physical attractiveness, physical proximity, competence, and similarity to one another (Betancourt Lopez, …show more content…
This attraction is seen as he watches her from across the pool. At this point, Victor knows he is a ‘papi chulo’, however, he displays a sense of nervousness as he contemplates how to initiate contact. Second, physical proximity does play a role in Victor’s attraction to Judy. Physical proximity suggests that the closer people are located to one another, the more likely they are to become friends (Betancourt Lopez, 2017). In regards to attraction, a 5-mile radius increases the frequency of contact. Victor and Judy both reside in the lower southeast side of Manhattan in what appears to be an acceptable walking distance from one another. Since they live relatively close, their frequency of contact after meeting increased significantly. Third, Victor is attracted to Judy’s competence, strength, and ability to take control. In the film, Victor is challenged by Judy, in that she is not the typical girl who eats up anything he says, nor does he have control. In a scene, Victor randomly shows up at Judy’s friend’s house to see her. She pulls him away and clearly states “I like my space”. After going back and forth as the two were unwilling to exchange phone numbers, Victor says “ok, you call the shots”. This is unlike Victor, because he has never given up control with a girl, until Judy. Lastly, Victor and Judy share several similarities. They are teenagers, in the same socioeconomic level, …show more content…
Guzman, Victor’s grandmother. She is a 1st Generation Latino, one who is described as “an immigrant who came to the United States past 15-years of age” (Betancourt Lopez, 2017). In the film, while at the social services office, Ms. Guzman stated she “was born on 7/28/1930 in Dominican Republic…I lived in the states many years, I believe I am American…” She identifies with being Dominican Republican and has a encourages concepts and ideals primarily found in Latino culture. Ms. Guzman has integrated her Latino culture with American culture. Integration is defined as “to fully learn and participate in the new ingroup while participating in the original ingroup” (Betancourt Lopez, 2017). Although she moved from the Dominican Republic many years ago, her actions and values are in line with Latino culture. As she is the sole provider of her three grandchildren, she has a strong work ethic and understands having to sacrifice for family. As the head of the household, the demands a higher amount of respect. This can be seen as Niko tells the others to quiet when Grandma speaks. Another example of having a strong Latino culture is the way she treats Vicki, her grand-daughter. Vicki is not allowed to date boys, hang around boys, or roam freely as her brothers. She is more guarded by her grandmother and spends her days watching tv at home. Additionally, she attends weekly Spanish mass at a local Catholic church. She exhibits having