Assignment 7

1. Attitudes towards marriage changed dramatically from 1950 to the 1970's as a part of what is called the "psychological revolution". This is the transformation in the way people look at marriage, parenthood, and their lives in general. Back in the 50s spouses looked to see how well each would fill their roles in marriage, as either a good housewife and/or provider for the family. In the 70s, it was seen as being more about emotions and how each of them connected with each other.
2. This change occurred because the government, society, environment, and economy were different back then compared to today. Rates of divorce are higher so people r getting married more for a financial reason then to have kids and start families. Also having higher education levels can be one of the reasons.
3. In the 1970s, researchers began to observe families and the way they interacted with one another in rooms that had one-way mirrors. Also, researchers were able to videotape families interacting with each other and then study the tape later on.
4. "Marriage is a movie not a snapshot" means that marriage is full of work and is constantly changing. The people in the marriage change and children may come into the picture, therefore changing the roles within the marriage. Marriage is not simply one moment, but rather a culmination of the years spent together with the ups and the downs, and the good times and bad. A marriage is constantly growing and changing and does not remain frozen like a snapshot. Marriages and families can drastically change in a second.
Traditions from the movie:
-the groom in a tuxedo
-not seeing the bride before the wedding
-ceremony in church or temple
-Bridesmaids & groomsmen
-wedding vows
-kissing the bride
-wearing a white dress
-throwing the bouquet
-a toast at the reception
-Breaking of the glass

The history of wearing a white wedding started with the English Monarchy. It was the wedding of Queen Victoria that spawned the interest and popularity of white wedding dresses as we know them today. I am definitely going to wear a white dress at my wedding. One reason is because white is one of my favorite colors.