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Mate Selection Across Cultures explores one of the most basic human endeavors—couple formation—with particular attention to those relationships that lead to marriage. Editors Raeann R. Hamon and Bron B. Ingoldsby examine the enterprise of mate selection and look at the similarities and differences of human bonds around the globe.
Mate Selection Preferences and Practices in Ecuador and Latin America
Mate Selection Preferences and Practices in Ecuador and Latin America
Juan, age 25 years, and Maria, 23, both are residents of Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador. Juan is a recent graduate of a university and is employed by a bank as an assistant manager. Maria is a senior majoring in accounting at a local university, where she and Juan met more than a year ago. Juan and Maria share a common group of friends who gather often to discuss work, school, music, boyfriends/girlfriends, politics, careers, and other activities. Juan and Maria get to know each other better as the group of friends attend movies together, go dancing, and attend parties at others' homes. Juan ...
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