How Infidelity Is Viewed Through The Lens Of Different Cultures

As popularly believed in society, disloyalty to a spouse involves meeting with another person of either sex and engaging in immoral intercourse with this partner. The common definition graces the surface, superficial and lacking

All eyes in the world turn to one specific event in the United States. The electoral race is one of the most important events in the world today. The President of the United States is considered by many as, “the leader of the free world,” and is greatly viewed as one of the world’s most powerful leaders. After Donald trump’s two terms, the United States is looking to fill the role of the President. With Donald Trump being a republican, the Democratic party is really pushing to find a nominee to be the next president.

One of the largest reasons that couples in the US get divorced is because one member of the couple commits infidelity with an outside member. Infidelity includes being unfaithful to your spouse or leaving your spouse to be with another more desired partner (Amato & Previti, 2003). When it comes to infidelity, more often than not one spouse will cite the other as having been the offender than themselves (Austin Institute, 2014). Reports from the Austin Institute

In this article, Infidelity and attachment: The Moderating Role of Race/Ethnicity by Parker, M.L., & Kelly Campbell, K., indicates a wide variety of cultures and ethnic groups, with people possessing diverse cultural values, have a profound impact on their romantic preferences, their comfort when facing serious romantic commitments, the dynamics of marital relationships, and how people react when marital relationships fall apart (2017). Extramarital affairs are hurtful, upsetting and immoral. However, in this society it is accepted are a part of the norm. Infidelity is socially constructed and is influenced by cultural values and beliefs. The study in this article was hypothesized whether, certain attachment styles like secure, preoccupied,

The word affair is not what generally comes to mind when discussing marriage, but it’s the reality found in many relationships. Many American citizens believe that only troubled and famous people take part in affairs, when in reality th

About 17% of divorces are caused by infidelity (“Cheating”)! Infidelity is one of the leading causes of divorce. Unfortunately, lack of communication can be a lead cause to infidelity. Couples who lack communication or common interests act out to other people. He or she find someone that is easier to talk to or someone who is more attractive. Sometimes these acts only happen once because the gilt gets to them, or they continue to see this other person until their spouse finds out. Children with cheating parents either follow in their footsteps or become the better person.

Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. Although studies vary across the board, roughly fifty percent of men and women will admit to committing infidelity at some point in their marriage. And while infidelity is not the only cause of divorce, it is certainly a top reason. A marriage is meant to be a lifelong commitment with another person, fully and completely. The presence of trust in any relationship is not only desired, but vital. Trust is utter confidence in the truth of someone, something, or some event. The knowledge of infidelity creates distrust and once said trust is lost, it is difficult - sometimes impossible- to gain back. Trust is earned, not given. Robert Heinlein’s “The Long Watch” demonstrates how distrust creates a society without function.

Macdeath You probably don't know who was most responsible for the tragic events that occur in the play. Well you’re in luck, I’m going to show you who is responsible for all the tragic events that occur. I believe that Macbeth is the cause of all the tragic events that occur in the play. Macbeth causes the first tragic event in this play, which is the murder of King Duncan.

Marriage declares a legal and socially recognized monogamous relationship between two individuals that is binding for the duration of their life together. While the expectation for marriage is that the spouse will remain faithful to only their partner, relationships (whether romantic or sexual) which develop outside the bounds of marriage constitutes infidelity and are actually not uncommon. Extramarital affairs are not considered illegal in Australia, but the actions of the infidel spouse often has detrimental impacts on the relationships and wellbeing of those around them, while also causing moral problems for society. Marital relationships and occurrences of

In analyzing The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer I discovered satirical stories such as “The Pardoner’s Tale” which mock church practices and religion. The Canterbury Tales is a frame story that exemplifies the theme: “looks can be deceiving.” In, “The Pardoner’s Tale,” a religious pardoner brags about various ways he deceives others into paying him money. The pardoner offers relics in exchange for high prices, advertising that these relics will free people from their sins. When telling his story to the group and when giving sermons, he ironically uses the theme,“money is the root of all evil”. He admits to the group that the relics are fraudulent and he preaches solely for the purpose of gaining riches. Although the pardoner is admittedly a sinful man, he swears he can tell a good moral story to the group. He tells a story of the

Objective – Explain basic sociological concepts of the family, marriage, and intimate relationships. (Pg. 365)

"Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed undefined, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous - Hebrews 23:4" is the most important principle humans must follow when entering marriage. "Infidelity is commonly understood as a violation of the marital disagreement, a betrayal of one's heart, and a threat to the marital bond." (Mao & Raguram, 2009). Infidelity is an act of disobedience to remain faithful to your partner. Although infidelity can be a source of personal satisfaction, it may also lead to marital disruption and divorce which will eventually destroy marriages and families.

The third cause for divorce is when there is infidelity in the marriage. In the past men were known for being unfaithful but now it is both men and women. Roughly, about sixty percent of men are unfaithful and forty percent of women are unfaithful. These numbers are outrages. Many men and women say they are unfaithful because there is no communication in the marriage. Their spouse does not know what is going on in their lives. Therefore, they turn to a coworker or friend for support and that became the gateway to their infidelity. Infidelity is one of the hardest things to cope with in a marriage. Because it makes the spouse feel insecure, self conscious, disgusted with their spouse, and embarrassed about him or herself, especially if the family finds out. Some spouses are not able to deal with the infidelity and they will end up getting a divorce.

For the next part of my research, I consulted some magazines that I had around my house. I found an article in the January 2004 issue of Cosmopolitan that was helpful in explaining one of the theories on why men cheat. According to Shirley Glass, PhD, many men who cheat come from chauvinistic cultures or families where their fathers cheated. Another point brought up by Glass in this article is that men feel that as long as they do not love the other woman, that it is simply a physical thing, then they are not really cheating (Koli). I guess what Glass is saying is that cheating, like abuse or alcoholism, can be a cycle that runs in families. If a man grows up watching his father cheat on his mother, then he is being taught that it is an acceptable practice. Also, men feel that if they do not break their emotional promise to their significant other, then they are not doing anything wrong. While I think the first one is understandable and a valid point, I feel the second is yet another excuse men use to justify an unjustifiable action.

Established with Adam and Eve, still surviving, marriage is the oldest institution known. Often the climax of most romantic movies and stories, whether it may be ‘Pride and Prejudice’ or ‘Dil Wale Dulhaniya Ley Jaein Gey’, marriage has a universal appeal. It continues to be the most intimate social network, providing the strongest and most frequent opportunity for social and emotional support. Though, over the years, marriage appears to be tarnished with high divorce rates, discontentment and infidelity, it is still a principal source of happiness in the lives of respective partners. Although marriage is perceived as a deeply flawed institution serving more the needs of the society than those of the individuals, nevertheless, marriage is