Which of the following is NOT a characteristic in Glidden's account in Transformations of Intimacy of intimate relationships in post-traditional societies ?
Correct answer: B. liquid desire
- A. confluent love
- B. liquid desire
- C. social reflexivity
- D. plastic sexuality
Explanation
Giddens discusses confluent love, social reflexivity and plastic sexuality in post-traditional intimacy. Liquid desire is associated mainly with Bauman's account of fluid relationships, not Giddens's terminology.
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