Part A

1. As a women describe the ways different sources / socialization agents have influenced your gender role expectations.
2. Do you see gendered patterns within your own romantic relationships or romantic relationships you have observed (friends, family, media portrayals)? Explain.
3. What role expectations would/do you hold for your romantic partner(s)?

Part B

Respond to the questions listed below. Please number your responses.

1. Reflect on your family interactions growing up as it relates to cohesion. Here are some questions to assist you in your response.

• • • How connected did you feel to your family members?
    • How open was your communication with one another?
    • How much time did you spend together?
    • How affectionate were your family members?

2. Reflect on your comfort level as it relates to intimacy in relationships. In regards to Marcia and Lesser's (1973) intimacy status categories described on p.158 of your textbook, which category best describes you and why?

3. Reflect on and speak to how the factors listed below have influenced your intimacy needs and your ability/comfort level with developing intimacy. You do not need to speak to all of them only the ones you think are most influential.

• • • Our family environment growing up
    • Our cultural influences
    • Gender socialization
    • Past relationship experiences
    • Attachment style / Trauma