courtship

human behavior

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In history of Europe: Social upheaval
…for middle-class people, suggested new courtship patterns. As wage earners having no access to property, urban workers were increasingly able to form liaisons early in life without waiting for inheritance and without close supervision by a watchful community. Sexual activity began earlier in life than had been standard before the…
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In human sexual activity: Sociosexual activity
…ultimately be a part of courtship and the selection of a marriage partner.
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In human sexual activity: Effects of early conditioning
While dating may be encouraged, no form of sexual activity is advocated or held up as model behavior. The message usually is: “Be popular [i.e., sexually attractive] but abstain from sexual activity.” This antisexualism is particularly intense regarding young females and is reinforced by reference to…
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