Gender Influences in Relationships Gender related similarities and differences vary in different cultures. For this assignment, I have chosen to compare my culture with the Asian Indian Culture in regard to friendship and marriage.
The reactions of females towards unpleasant events and experiences are usually different. They think about that unpleasant event for longer time and also retain it in greater detail. This leads towards elevated cortisol (Stress) level within the individuals. Therefore, the females become anxious and sad for some times. The reaction of males towards unpleasant experiences is usually quicker. They consider these events as over and done and then they go on to the new experiences. However, this is usually not possible …show more content…
It is not acceptable to be close friends with the opposite gender. We guide our children in who to form friendships with. It is really important for the guardian of families to teach their children about where not to go. The guardian should also pay attention towards the emotional state of its children. The people suggest that these are the evolutionary stages that come with the passage of time. However, the parents should be active in this regard. Parents in American culture are not so much active in this regard. Mostly the parents do not bother where their children are going or else from where their children are coming from (Scandura, & Lankau, 1997). However, in the Asian Indian culture, it is mostly not possible for parents to remain unaware of what their children are …show more content…
There is a dress code which is followed during the wedding. The couples are usually aware about the habits of partner. However in Indian culture, in most of the marriages, the couples are unaware of their partner’s habits. Therefore, it becomes very difficult to sustain that relationship, but the culture forces the women to compromise and sustain the relationship. Their marriage success ratio is also high. Another aspect to consider, is the concept of homosexuality. The American culture allows same-sex marriages in some states. The Indian culture doesn’t allow same-sex marriages.
The relationships of persons are considered to be the significant contributor towards his / her happiness in life. In Indian culture friendship is not something that is common. The couples sometimes get to know each other even after the marriage. However, in our culture, both instances are very unlikely. Similarly, the marriage custom is also different in our
The reactions of females towards unpleasant events and experiences are usually different. They think about that unpleasant event for longer time and also retain it in greater detail. This leads towards elevated cortisol (Stress) level within the individuals. Therefore, the females become anxious and sad for some times. The reaction of males towards unpleasant experiences is usually quicker. They consider these events as over and done and then they go on to the new experiences. However, this is usually not possible …show more content…
It is not acceptable to be close friends with the opposite gender. We guide our children in who to form friendships with. It is really important for the guardian of families to teach their children about where not to go. The guardian should also pay attention towards the emotional state of its children. The people suggest that these are the evolutionary stages that come with the passage of time. However, the parents should be active in this regard. Parents in American culture are not so much active in this regard. Mostly the parents do not bother where their children are going or else from where their children are coming from (Scandura, & Lankau, 1997). However, in the Asian Indian culture, it is mostly not possible for parents to remain unaware of what their children are …show more content…
There is a dress code which is followed during the wedding. The couples are usually aware about the habits of partner. However in Indian culture, in most of the marriages, the couples are unaware of their partner’s habits. Therefore, it becomes very difficult to sustain that relationship, but the culture forces the women to compromise and sustain the relationship. Their marriage success ratio is also high. Another aspect to consider, is the concept of homosexuality. The American culture allows same-sex marriages in some states. The Indian culture doesn’t allow same-sex marriages.
The relationships of persons are considered to be the significant contributor towards his / her happiness in life. In Indian culture friendship is not something that is common. The couples sometimes get to know each other even after the marriage. However, in our culture, both instances are very unlikely. Similarly, the marriage custom is also different in our