Economic factors, a rise in feminism, parents" influence, attitudes about sex, educational pursuits, and divorce statistics are discussed and their influence on women's attitudes toward marriage are explored. ... The belief that "kids do better" when their mothers control a larger fraction of family has been proven (Lundberg & Pollack). Parental influence and upbringing, no doubt, have a penetrating influence on a woman's ideas and her perceptions on marriage. Several studies have focused on parents" influence on a woman's marital timing. ... Modern attitudes about sex are also ...

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• Grade Level: High School

Much research has been done to identify the factors that contribute to marital dissolution. Identifying these predictors of divorce can help better understand marital relationships and can help prevent divorce. The causes of divorce discussed in this paper include, equity of housework and its r...

• Word Count: 3231
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

In 385 BC, Pope Sirius left his wife and his kids. ... Parents are expected to help kids with activities and schoolwork. ... In many cases the family would be able to help lead the parish and the kids could become vital instruments participating in youth programs. ...

• Word Count: 2737
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

John Scanzoni developed a model of marriage that is considered by many to be the preferred norm for American marriages even today. His model was based on specific roles for each partner divided strictly along sexual lines. This model marriage includes a husband who is the wage earner and thus the sole provider for the family and a wife who stays at home, bears children, and is responsible for the care and nurturing of them. She has charge of the house and is expected to care for it along with the children. She is expected to teach the children such things as responsibility and morality whi...

• Word Count: 2505
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

"A variety of studies have shown that fathers influence children's gender role development to be more traditional because, compared to mothers, the more routinely differential between masculine and feminine behaviors and encourage greater conformity to conventional gender roles" (Journal of Marriage and The Family, vol.50). ...

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Tonni Morrison's novel Sula is about two young black girls who become very close friends but soon depart after taking different paths through life. The two young girls grew up in a town in the hills of Ohio called the Bottom. The town received its name from a slave owner who disliked the land and ...

• Word Count: 2894
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• Grade Level: High School