Historical_Insights_On_Dating

Historical Insights On Dating Historical Insights on Dating Dating is a relatively new concept. It has been ingrained into our society that we think it is something that has existed forever. However, dating is an invention of the 20th century. In the past the term courtship was used. The word courtship is almost unknown in today's society. Yet, courting or 'calling' played a major role in American history and has clearly evolved in adolescent and young adult dating. The evolution of courtship is obvious throughout the years. This essay will show some of the historical insights of dating throughout the years focusing on Colonial times through the 20th century. It will discuss certain rituals that occurred in past as well as some examples of the practice of courtship in different cultures. Lastly, this essay will also discuss how physical proximity has changed throughout the years and led to a rise in intimacy and sexual activity. Back in the 19th century a male suitor actually went a-wooing at the home of the young woman he sought as his wife. However, this only occurred when a young woman reached marriageable age. He brought gifts, sat and listened to her dating, young, courtship, courting, system, marriage, family, women, money, men, man, however, going, call, woman, wedding, rituals, new, wealthy, time, throughout, male, dates, date, couple, because, war, society, sexual, sex, rules, people, past, parents, out