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Societal views on romance in the 21st century have evolved due to modernization, globalization, and changing gender roles, leading to broader definitions of intimacy and acceptance of diverse relationship styles. Traditional ideals of romance and marriage still hold significance, with many individuals balancing pragmatic views and romantic notions. The concept of intimacy is shifting towards 'confluent love,' while marriage faces 'deinstitutionalization' amidst changing social norms.

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Societal views on romance in the 21st century have evolved due to modernization, globalization, and changing gender roles, leading to broader definitions of intimacy and acceptance of diverse relationship styles. Traditional ideals of romance and marriage still hold significance, with many individuals balancing pragmatic views and romantic notions. The concept of intimacy is shifting towards 'confluent love,' while marriage faces 'deinstitutionalization' amidst changing social norms.

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Title: Beyond the Fairytale: Analyzing the Transformation of Societal Views

on Romance in the 21st Century


Question: How have societal views on romance changed in the 21st century?

Societal views on romance have greatly changed in the 21st century,


influenced by modernization, globalization, and evolving gender roles, leading
to shifts in expectations, behaviors, and the understanding of intimacy and
relationships. However, traditional ideals of romance and marriage continue to
hold relevance for many. (https://medium.com/@kudesiapayal24/the-
evolution-of-love-how-modern-relationships-are-changing-5c6cd9a88066,
2024)

The Evolving Definition of Romance and Dating


In the 21st century, the definition of dating and romance has broadened,
reflecting changes in the conception of intimacy. Cohabitation, for instance, is
now frequently seen as a stage in a relationship. One of the most pronounced
changes in the dating world is undoubtedly an increase in acceptance for a
diversity of relationship styles. (https://www.sucklessatcontent.com/the-
evolution-of-romance-writing-in-the-21st-century/)

Transformation of Intimacy and Marriage


Sociologists like Anthony Giddens argue that intimacy is undergoing a radical
change, with the traditional romantic love model being replaced by "confluent
love," where relationships are maintained only as long as both partners derive
satisfaction. Andrew Cherlin suggests that marriage is experiencing
"deinstitutionalization," with weakening social norms and greater individual
freedom in how and when to marry. Factors contributing to this
deinstitutionalization include the rise of unmarried childbearing, changing
gender roles, increased cohabitation, and the emergence of same-sex
marriage. (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4244648/)
The Persistent Influence of Traditional Romance
Despite the evolving landscape of romance, traditional ideals continue to exert
a strong influence. Studies reveal that many Americans oscillate between
pragmatic views of relationships as hard work and the romantic notion that
true love lasts forever. This suggests that marriage as a social institution keeps
the romantic model of intimacy culturally relevant, even with the emergence
of newer models. (https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4244648/)

Sources:
[1] The Evolution of Love: How Modern Relationships Are Changing
https://medium.com/@kudesiapayal24/the-evolution-of-love-how-modern-
relationships-are-changing-5c6cd9a88066
[2] The Changing Landscape of Love and Marriage
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4244648/
[3] The Evolution of Romance Writing in the 21st Century
https://www.sucklessatcontent.com/the-evolution-of-romance-writing-in-the-
21st-century/

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