PSY 267 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Romantic Comedy Film, Centerfold, Psy
15 Nov 2016
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How romantic is packaged in the western world is one of a glorified story where two. Lecture: romantic myths lovers meet and live happily ever after. Even if we think it doesn"t affect us, it usually does. Starts very early for children via the media, especially so for little girls: this is because women are socialized to believe that at the center of their life relationships exist (nurture) By age 4, girls prefer romantic fairy tales and boys prefer adventure stories. Media + toys = strong models for social learning. Princess culture: a powerful lifestyle brand that emerged in the 2000 as a marketing ploy by. Brought together all the princesses into their own little brand. Brave princess being seen as gay for not wanting to marry. Women are socialized to believe that their bodies, emotions and psychology make them especially designed for romance.
