Degree Name
MA (Master of Arts)
Program
Sociology
Date of Award
5-2008
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Leslie A. McCallister
Committee Members
Cynthia Burnley, Melissa Schrift
Abstract
In a patriarchal society where women are viewed as a weaker sex and are compelled by ideology and social norms to attach themselves to men through romantic relationships and the institution of marriage, how do never-married women fare? In particular, how do never-married women over the age of 30 navigate a social world where there is constant pressure to marry? This study explores the social experiences of never-married women over 30 residing in Eastern Tennessee. Thirty never-married women completed a structured personal interview and an online survey was completed by 14 never-married women (ages 30-45) currently residing in Eastern Tennessee. The structured interview and survey focused on key variables associated with the interpersonal relationships, identities, social perceptions, and internet-based social networking (MySpace, Facebook, etc.) of never-married women.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Tweed, Julie Michelle, "An Examination of Changing Perceptions of Singlehood." (2008). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 1943. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1943
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.