From a dramaturgical sociology perspective, what is one of the primary functions of engagement proposals?
a. It communicates to each other and to secondary audiences that the couple is entering a new phase of their relationship, one that signifies greater commitment.
b. It is an occasion for the couple to show materially what they can afford, compares themselves to others in the situation, and serves as a status symbol in society.
c. It allows the couple to engage in premarital sex that some groups would find deviant if they were not engaged.
d. It is a ceremony that had much meaning a hundred years ago, but in modern times it has very little significance in the romantic relationship of a couple.
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT considered a contemporary romantic rite of passage, according to the authors of this article?
a. the wedding
b. bachelor and bachelorette parties
c. divorce proceedings
d. bridals showers
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