“90-Day Fiancé”
Four women fly to the U.S. and staying 90 days on a K-1 Visa. If they do not marry their fiancé within 90 days, they must return to their home country.
The couples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nh-nIZq39E
- Alan (29, from Los Angeles, CA) and Kirlyam (21, from Goiania, Brazil)
- Mike (31, from Cleveland, OH) and Aziza (21, from Volgograd, Russia)
- Russ (27, from Owasso, OK) and Paola (26, from Bucaramanga, Columbia)
1. What are some of the challenges in marrying someone from another country? What are some of the benefits of marrying someone from another country?
The biggest challenge of Intermarriage is the integration of culture. It also challenges the couple 's emotional intelligence. In mixed …show more content…
The couples have different cultural backgrounds, so they can learn the spouses’ cultures. In addition, they can also learn different values and attitudes towards life. Thus, it not only can increase their knowledge, but also can find and face their own shortcomings.
2. Apply exchange theory to the show. What does each couple get out of the relationship? Do these exchanges seem equal?
Alan and Kirlyam: Kirlyam got the green card after they got married because of Alan’s US citizenship. I think that the exchanges seem equal. This is because after she got green card, she could get a job, drive or do something else. In other words, she could give more strength to their family.
Mike and Aziza: Mike went to Russia with Aziza to meet her family members’’ requirements. After they came back, they faced their marriage. And they decided to plan for their future, to have their own children. These exchanges also seem equal. Alan 's respect for Aziza helps their marriage to develop smoothly.
Russ and Paola: Russ quit his good paying job in order to marry with Paola. In fact, Paola is very tolerant and charming. She also can graciously handle embarrassing situation. I think that the exchanges seem equal. Paula has attractive …show more content…
How does the show relate to Becker 's theory of marriage market?
In his theory, the resources of men in the marriage market are wealth and status. Women 's resources in the marriage market are the youth and beauty. Rational allocation of earning money and maintaining the house can make the couples live better. I believe that in the video, obviously non-Americans combine with Americans can live better. This is because they can get the green cards, and enjoy better living conditions than before.
4. Does the narrative of the couple’s meeting reflect romantic love ideals? Utilitarian ideals?
In my opinion, the narrative of the couple’s meeting reflects both romantic love ideals and utilitarian ideals. Although they probably lack of communication or have different views on some aspects, mutual tolerance and mutual attraction makes them who from different countries fall in love. Thus, they have romantic love. At the same time, they are rational. One person will not accommodate another person unconditionally. Sharing understanding and emotional commitment is the foundation of their marriage. Therefore, they also have utilitarian love.
5. Which couple(s) do you think would be the most likely to marry and stay together?
Four women fly to the U.S. and staying 90 days on a K-1 Visa. If they do not marry their fiancé within 90 days, they must return to their home country.
The couples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nh-nIZq39E
- Alan (29, from Los Angeles, CA) and Kirlyam (21, from Goiania, Brazil)
- Mike (31, from Cleveland, OH) and Aziza (21, from Volgograd, Russia)
- Russ (27, from Owasso, OK) and Paola (26, from Bucaramanga, Columbia)
1. What are some of the challenges in marrying someone from another country? What are some of the benefits of marrying someone from another country?
The biggest challenge of Intermarriage is the integration of culture. It also challenges the couple 's emotional intelligence. In mixed …show more content…
The couples have different cultural backgrounds, so they can learn the spouses’ cultures. In addition, they can also learn different values and attitudes towards life. Thus, it not only can increase their knowledge, but also can find and face their own shortcomings.
2. Apply exchange theory to the show. What does each couple get out of the relationship? Do these exchanges seem equal?
Alan and Kirlyam: Kirlyam got the green card after they got married because of Alan’s US citizenship. I think that the exchanges seem equal. This is because after she got green card, she could get a job, drive or do something else. In other words, she could give more strength to their family.
Mike and Aziza: Mike went to Russia with Aziza to meet her family members’’ requirements. After they came back, they faced their marriage. And they decided to plan for their future, to have their own children. These exchanges also seem equal. Alan 's respect for Aziza helps their marriage to develop smoothly.
Russ and Paola: Russ quit his good paying job in order to marry with Paola. In fact, Paola is very tolerant and charming. She also can graciously handle embarrassing situation. I think that the exchanges seem equal. Paula has attractive …show more content…
How does the show relate to Becker 's theory of marriage market?
In his theory, the resources of men in the marriage market are wealth and status. Women 's resources in the marriage market are the youth and beauty. Rational allocation of earning money and maintaining the house can make the couples live better. I believe that in the video, obviously non-Americans combine with Americans can live better. This is because they can get the green cards, and enjoy better living conditions than before.
4. Does the narrative of the couple’s meeting reflect romantic love ideals? Utilitarian ideals?
In my opinion, the narrative of the couple’s meeting reflects both romantic love ideals and utilitarian ideals. Although they probably lack of communication or have different views on some aspects, mutual tolerance and mutual attraction makes them who from different countries fall in love. Thus, they have romantic love. At the same time, they are rational. One person will not accommodate another person unconditionally. Sharing understanding and emotional commitment is the foundation of their marriage. Therefore, they also have utilitarian love.
5. Which couple(s) do you think would be the most likely to marry and stay together?