"Family life is the foundation on which our communities, our society and our country are built.... Cohabiting couples split up at three times the rate of married couples. If a cohabiting couple have a child, they are still much more likely to split up than a married couple with a child: only 36% of children born to non-married couples will live their entire childhood with both natural parents compared to 70% born within marriage. ... It is estimated that adverse outcomes are roughly twice as prevalent among children of divorced families compared with children from intact families. ... On...

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Does this mean that your child will have a split personality? ... When a person is affected with this illness they tend to withdraw from their family and friends. Some people confuse this disorder with "split personality," in contrast, it means "split mind" they are always being confused. Eugen Bleur intended to refer "split mind" to a split between "subjective feelings or affect and the thought being experienced" (Walter, R 2002). ... Psychological theorist believe that stress and family communication play a role in schizophrenia. ...

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The extreme wealth inequality of the eighteenth century Britain supports the thesis of a split nation. Truly, Britain comes from a scenario where famine and starvation for millions are contrasted by the unparalleled wealth of a handful of families. ...

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When Grandpa Joad died, a piece of Granma Joad died too and this was the beginning of the family starting to split apart. ... Also, many family members, such as Granma and Ruthie, wanted time to grieve alone, thus causing the family to begin to separate. ... The family knew that Connie would either never come back or that he would never find the family again. ... Connie's disappearance separated Rose of Sharon from the family and the only close family member that she has left is Ma'. As the family divides more and more, the family ends up in many unnecessary and tragic situations. ...

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Using such a strong languages to convey what is considered abnormal, evil and filthy, she is sinful to the rest of the family. ... An-Mei faced social destruction and family's discrimination at an early age which also allowed her to conform to a male-dominating culture and choose not to voice her emotions or opinion of her own mother. ... Ying-Ying is developing her own identity in a new place, with a new family and new culture yet she is silent and depressed. ... Lena's marriage consists of equality as they "split everything down the middle" she hates ice-cream yet she has...

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However, what about the 28% percent of families that are raised with a single parent? ... The fact that most people do not enter a relationship with the idea that eventually they will split up adds an air of unpredictability and makes the task more daunting. ... Fatigued both mentally and physically, she would sometimes weep and beg for a man to help split the burden of raising a son. ... This would consist of family outings such as going to the movies or spending time at the park. ... This was not so in my family situation. ...

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It saw the departure from the ethereal and The territory of the household and family is the subject of much artwork in seventeenth century Dutch genre art. ... He investigates this doubled or split persona of a woman in a series of distinctive paintings featuring divided domestic interiors with the housewife situated between the flirtatious maid down (S. ... He investigates the doubled or split person of a woman in a series of distinctive paintings featuring divided domestic interiors with the housewife situated between the flirtatious maid down in the kitchen and the refined guests abov...

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Among all the time periods where the religion has been split, these three seem to be the most representative of the forces responsible. ... Political unrest in this period led to a decisive split in geographic territory, and thus a split in religious views. ... Thus, it can easily be seen that the religion was split into (at least) two major divisions during this time period. ... This sort of "turmoil within" can do nothing but further split people's faith. ...

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As of right now in the story young Richard is confused by the split relations between the two races. ... Richard has to constantly defend himself from all members of his family from beatings that he received for his actions. ... Richard projects this hatred that he has towards his family at the white people that he has heard so much about doing bad things to blacks. ... Richard continues to grow, and as he grows he moves from house to house, at one point him and his brother are split up because his mother becomes very ill. ... He not only had to fight his color as being black, but also ...

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Divorce In 1995, Statistics Canada data shows that 30% of marriages split (McGovern). ... Divorce also impacts the family as a whole, not only the children but also the two parties involved. ... Divorce has a big impact on the family including the children and the two parties involved. ... Families facing divorce or separation have to be able to recognize the problem. ... At least 60% of children will feel rejected by at least one parent and about 60% of second marriages end in divorce because families are unable to blend (Gallagher). ...

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Status attainment and social mobility are directly related to education, race, and family background. Past research has indicated that family background influences the level of education you will receive (Carter). For example, if I come from an affluent family my educational prosperity will be more likely than if I was to be born in a ghetto. ... The variable maeduc was split into two groups as well: the first being whether the mother had a high school education and the second being the mother did not. Once I split the variables up into these groups I was then able to perform a cross-tabul...

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His family name Mao means, "hair" and his given name Zedong means "Anoint the East." ... After the Nationalists waged war on the CCP the party was split on how the revolution was going to be played out. ... His family name Mao means, "hair" and his given name Zedong means "Anoint the East." ... After the Nationalists waged war on the CCP the party was split on how the revolution was going to be played out. ... Though Mao's disdain for his father's authoritarian family rule, which later mirrors his own dictatorship over his people seems more like hypo...

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Malcolm's family's attempts to avoid impending violence were unsuccessful. ... The family was able to battle through until 1931 when Earl's body was found lying across the town's trolley tracks. ... Shortly after Louise suffered an emotional breakdown and was hospitalized, the children were split up amongst various foster home and orphanages. ... On February 14, 1965, the home where Malcolm, Betty, and their four daughters lived was firebombed, Malcolm and his family were able to escape without injury. ... - In March 1964, after his split wit...

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The existing inner city Greek coffee-houses catered to their social needs but Greek family life, included a strong religious element. ... (Vondra, 1979 P137) It became evident that there was a link between the Greek government and Greek Church abroad during the split occurring in the late fifties between the Archbishop's party and the old Greek communities of Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, and Newcastle. ... (Price , 1975 P. 12) The Greek Community newspapers played an important part in creating disunity by taking sides and expounding the views and positions of participants in such co...

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Usually, each child in a family is treated differently depending on their rank. ... The first child born into a family is essentially a parents "perfect kid.... The newest child in a family can be considered to be very lucky in their birth rank. ... Youngest children's position in a family can also be considered to be unlucky. ... The younger sister is the baby of the family. ...

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A sample of a few official policies from some denominations' web sites shows an almost fifty-fifty split for and against. ... This sample of religious policies and teachings clearly shows that this country is split right down the middle in their views regarding the death penalty. ... The main goal as far as actual trials is to see that true justice is done in the form of pursuing murder cases to the maximum extent, and that the families of murder victims are well informed on their rights concerning the accused murderer. ... First, the religious population is split three ways, very even...

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A sample of a few official policies from some denominations' web sites shows an almost fifty-fifty split for and against. ... This sample of religious policies and teachings clearly shows that this country is split right down the middle in their views regarding the death penalty. ... The main goal as far as actual trials is to see that true justice is done in the form of pursuing murder cases to the maximum extent, and that the families of murder victims are well informed on their rights concerning the accused murderer. ... First, the religious population is split three ways, very even...

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Family In understanding how Germany operates politically, economically, and socially it must be first understood that Germanys foundation first begins from a family. The family is the root of new beginnings and old traditions, which enables the country of Germany to form because of varies people that all started from a form of family life. ... The newsletter also points out that among young people they value obedience and good manners, which relate to how their family has brought up their children by what they value (Family Life). Extended Family The people of Germany do not have the pe...

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Means testing meant families incomes would be examined before any benefit would be handed out. ... Due to the mixed reaction occurring within the labour party and people having different ideas on how to tackle the economic problems the labour party split. ... The split of the labour party showed that lots of people had different ideas on how to combat the economic problems. ... In society as a whole 1 million people were still unemployed, there was also families still living in poverty and high death rates also occurred. ...

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Isabel Allende uses Clara Trueba's character in The House of the Spirits to create a structural split, or a division in the plot. ... Clara, together with the magic, create a sense of control and protection for the family. ... This angelic symbol represents the control of their family life. ... The dreamlike diction Allende uses illustrates the reality of the house, and of the family. ... The presence of the spirits provides a sense of protection for the family, and keeps control of the family, and the national society. ...

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Martin grew up with his family, including his uncle Pierre, in Artigat. ... It seemed to be used simply to unite familial lands and provide continuity in the family. ... "Martin" is also accepted by the Guerre family with whom he works the family lands. Martin has a fight with Pierre, his uncle and the patriarch of the Guerre family. ... The Guerre family is split in half over the problem - Pierre and his sons-in-law believe the veteran's story, while Martin's sisters and Bertrande believe that Martin is who he claims. ...

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This value was detailed as respecting one's self as well as their own family and above all the gods. ... Roman social values such as family and education also played a part in helping the rise of the republic. The most important of these social values was family. Family was seen as the foundation of Roman society for the reason that it taught its own values as well as concluded ownership. ... At that point the elite split up into two separate groups, the populares who supported "the common people and interest" and the optimates who supported "the best people." ...

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Now imagine yourself as an 18-year-old kid living in a small dilapidated home with 10 other members of your family. You just split a dinner for four among 10 people and the baby is crying because he has no formula to drink. ... Pretty soon they've convinced you that this is a way out of your life, and a way to help support your family. ... Pretty soon you"re making good money and your family is living better. ... At least your family has gained the respect of the community and can walk down the street feeling safe now that you"re gone. ...

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It almost seems that it's the individual versus the family. ... Today's traditional American family is no longer a reality. ... I believe that this sense of individualism is creating many American families to split up. ... Long work hours put many different strains on the family. ... My family still puts a strong emphasis on traditional family values. ...

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"Allison was raised in extreme poverty by her mother's family; she remembers "hiding out under the porch- so she could listen to her grandmother and aunt tell randy stories- (5). ... Families just endured or split apart-(2). Eventually she told a family member who informed Dorothy's mother about the abuse. ... As time went on Dorothy grew through her childhood stages and became the first in her family to graduate high school. ... Another story written by Allison, Gun Craz, starts off painting a nice picture of this family who goes out and does things together. ...

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