... to sustain desired relational definitions- (p. 5). In interactions with others we perform or act a certain way using strategies and rules to maintain our relationships. From the results reached, we than define our relationship as being a good one or a bad one. Marriage is one of the important relationships where maintenance is important. Maintaining marriage requires dedication, effort, patience and perseverance. In ... manages to do this is by always communicating effectively, both verbally and non-verbally. For example: wearing a wedding band is a nonverbal symbol that demonstrates to...

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... looking at the whole picture. There are many things that need to be taken into consideration before making the assumption that women are actually dominated and exploited. First we should define the terms dominated and exploited. To be dominated mean that someone has control over someone else. To be exploited is to be taken advantage of and has no way to ... over what is happening. Shostak is says in the book that women's status in the community is high and their influence considerable. They are often prominent in major family and band decisions, such as where and when to move and whom t...

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