... nuclear families, with or without other related people (Statistics New Zealand, 1995). While not exclusive, this type of family/whanau style is more common with Maori families whose traditional concept of whanau or extended family consists of three or four generations of family living and working together collectively (Papakura, 1986; Durie 2001). Cultural diversity and family roles The ... New Zealand, 2002). Therefore, throughout New Zealand it is clear that ethnic and cultural identity play a defining role in differing family/whanau styles. Durie (2001) maintains that two distinctive...

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... , in The Haunted Soul (1953), have remarked the that the play is charged with totem and taboo motifs.76 Developing what he calls ''the Darwinian concept of the primal horde''77, Freud assumes that father-son hostility is one of the basic facts of primitive life. The primitive hordes were governed by the primal father who enjoyed intimate relations with the females ... Jr., describes the play as that play is a tragedy few will dispute (although early critics tended to see it as a mere shoddy domestic tragedy). It combines a traditional tragic theme (the Oedipus legend) with a dramatic rec...

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... , apply for the marriage certificate and become a legitimate couple. The first law issued after the foundation of the People's Republic of China was the Law of Marriage in 1950. It demolished the feudal elements in traditional marriage and founded the principles for freedom and monogamy of marriage, and adjusted the family relationship dominated with rigid distinctions of status and feudal elements. Similar to ... color, are embroidered with patterns representing good luck such as Mandarin duck, plum flower and lotus flower. The vest is mostly handmade by the bride before the marriage. I...

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D.H Lawrence's novel, "Sons and Lovers," portrays three females whose tragedies lie in the fact that they merely function as "stones" in Paul's life. In the story, we see Mrs. Morel, pitifully living with an Oedipus complex, which enables her to be a powerful hermaphrodite, ... ends the three relationships and moves on. He has proven himself to be a patriarchal, self-centered, and sadistic male chauvinist. What the three women have in common, however, is a type of control over Paul. And ultimately, this ascendancy leads to his destruction. Paul's mother, Mrs. Morel, is his " ... . Therefore P...

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... we have leaped into the 21st century, we face a whole new world, especially concerning the breakdown of marriages and families. It is now estimated that one in two marriages will end in divorce. In fact, about one out of every six adults will endure two divorces during their lifetime. (Amato, 2000) With epidemic statistics as such, it truly baffles social ... divorced mothers are more likely to be depressed or engage in antisocial behavior (fighting, substance abuse, sexual promiscuity, traffic violations and other actions deemed risky or inappropriate) which in turn contributes to inef...

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... the relationship between family members, and each person's devotion to leaving the American dream, marred by secrets and the unwillingness to reckon the responsibility. In Arthur Miller's "All My Sons," money and responsibility play a huge role as themes, as does loyalty. However, it is an obsession with the ... pass over what he believes to have earned rightfully to Chris. Chris' unwillingness to inherit his father's estate contributes to Keller's unexpected exit. In the post war and depression America, Keller is deceived on the ability to earn respect and outstanding reputation through...

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... reactions to separation and divorce vary, depending on many aspects: the amount of involvement with the nonresidential parent; the situation before the divorce or separation; the residential parent's ease in adjusting to the divorce; parenting skills of both parents, agreement on child education, and discipline; approval and love from both parents; openness to discussing the divorce with parents; degree ... better experience. (Wallerstein, J. What about the kids? Raising your children before, during and after divorce.) a. Infants Children don't understand adult relationships or the conf...

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... strong perception was that calling for more flexible arrangements to accommodate their pregnancy would send the signal that they were less able for work. Women, who were breastfeeding encountered difficulties in relation to a sufficiently long maternity leave, lack of facilities for breastfeeding, and lack of support amongst colleagues. Despite demonstrating strong and continuing commitment to their jobs, women expressed ... by the turning of women to the home front as house wives. [Stephanie Coontz, 1997: Pg. 39] But when women started getting employed in large numbers, stress and tens...

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... be fulfilled and diligence rewarded. Visions of freedom, wide-open spaces, uncompromised opportunity, and success became the mythic representation of the American West to many people outside of the region. In reality, however, the west's society and economy rarely fit the legendary depiction. Janet Campbell Hale and Kim Barnes were two westerners whose journeys by life exemplified the struggles, instability, and ... and Hales" development, the most extensive portion of both authors" writing focused around their families. Both writers described their relationships with their parents and t...

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... loneliness. Hamlet believes that there is no one to make him feel better and that there is nobody to share his tragedy with. Furthermore, in this soliloquy, Hamlet makes several references to historical figures and this shows the audience that he is intelligent. One of the references he made ... to join with Hamlet on the grounds that it is simple for one to comprehend sentiments of being wronged and needing to get revenge. In conclusion, the density of Hamlet's thoughts is extraordinary. After analyzing these soliloquies by Hamlet, not only have we gained a better understanding of ... i...

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... cultural beliefs varied tremendously. Their everyday lives were often consumed with endless amounts of work, from farming to hunting, that were necessary for their survival. Their family structures also varied in many ways. Some had tight, close knit families, while others concentrated more on their slaves or their hired help for family type needs. The communities of colonial America varied ... system where governance, socialization, and social welfare and economic activities all fell within the purview of the domestic household."4 "Town fathers" often kept a close watch on the families,...

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... each other and betray their fathers. The play also raises an obvious question for everyone to think about, whether there is any possibility of justice in the world, or whether the world is indifferent or even aggressive to humankind. The play indirectly shows that there is no room for justice through ... the British civil war which has been provoked by the heirs. This literally work of Shakespeare explores many ideas for people to think about. In fact it touches our own life. It is weird how Shakespeare could predict some things about the future including the downfall of families and pol...

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... the knowledge necessary to write the drama, Death of a Salesman. Miller's ability to combine real life experiences with fictional situations allows him to create a realistic plot with plausible characters. In Arthur Miller's drama, Death of a Salesman, he utilizes symbolism, characterization, and plot structure to depict society's acceptance of success or failure. Willy Loman firmly believes that being well- ... liked is a key attribute in reaching success. Throughout the play the main character, Willy, a salesman, reinforces the tenet that being well-liked is a symbol of prosperity. Will...

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... some say there's insufficient evidence to say otherwise. According to time budget studies, where women have been asked to fill in detailed accounts of how they spend their time, women in full-time employment do less housework than other people who are non-employed or only do part-time work, which I thought would have been obvious anyway. Also with the time budget studies ... a job but the woman might also have an additional job - a part-time job. Evidence from America shows that since 1977 men married to employed females spend much more time doing housework and childcare than those marr...

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... Mexican Americans have more continues interaction with first?generation immigrants and proximity to their original homeland. First generation community members constantly reinforce traditional values. The rate and direction of acculturative change are thus greatly influenced and cause some cultural values to remain unchanged. The ... manifested negative qualities. According to Rothenberg (1998:563) it is important to instill masculinity traits in children, for the traditional Mexican American in their sons, however it is important to "father" by example. This will hope to promote positi...

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... system holds the most power. Intimate relationships are composed of a hierarchy which places males at the top. Here they possess authority and power. Females in the relationship have little or no power in the decision making process. Therefore, when there is a conflict, the male abuses his assigned power and causes physical harm to his spouse. Within violent relationships, members hold certain beliefs, for ... power over his wife. As the wife has violent expectations of her husband, she is willing to grant him power in exchange for non-violent behavior. The power the male possesses is v...

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... age of 18 living with them, 36.4% are married couples living together, 20.2% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 37.2% are non-families. 29.2% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size ... the age of 18 living with them, 23.8% are married couples living together, 9.0% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 64.8% are non-families. 41.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The averag...

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... , dating is considered an adolescent issue, and one so sensitive that people rarely mention it in conversation, at school, or even in books (Dating in Vietnam 1). Traditionally, Vietnamese males and females are not allowed to date. They simply grow up in their family until age 18 to 20, or sometimes earlier, marry according to their parent's arrangements, and establish their families from there. ... have more respect and understanding for each other. Another distinguished difference between the two countries is, of course, the wedding. Contemporary Vietnamese weddings come in three stag...

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... women should, not society. Does this mean that overweight females are not women? What about men, do they have to look like Joe Atlas in order to be "men-. Women should not go out an get breast implants because others do, in addition, men should not take steroids because that's the ... how they determine how to dress, act and look like. If the media shows a certain way for males or females to dress, then everyone will start to dress in those ways that they have seen. If there are certain types of customs of your family of choice to go on ... or children need a loving environment, nurturi...

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... the American Native family will consent to treatment by a non-Indian, the non-Indian therapist has to know enough about both the Indian and non-Indian culture into which this family is immersed in order to suggest and model appropriate and helpful interventions. As stated above, it is often the encouragement of traditional Indian values, practices, and beliefs that allows the Indian ... of her formative years, losing her mother to an accident, etc. Her desire to "run away" is in opposition with her desire to reconnect with the traditional practices of her tribe. Kim seeks counseling out...

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... male family members because the woman will be placed in an awkward situation if she makes a decision alone. Modesty is very important to the Arab Muslim client, especially for females. The intention of Muslim dress is to conceal the body identity (Zaidi, 1994). Vaginal examinations can cause great anxiety. It is common for traditional Arab women to expect to see female providers (Kulwicki ... allow an abortion to preserve the life of the mother (Lawrence, 2001). There are three types of pressure to have children in the Arab culture. The first type is traditional pressure based on the tr...

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... delinquency. Juvenile delinquency is more common for males than it is for females. There are many landmark cases that have changed the juvenile justice system. Some of these cases are Kent v. United States, In re Gault, In re Winship, McKeiver v. Pennsylvania, Breed v. Jones, Thompson v. Oklahoma, Sanford v. Kentucky, and Wilkins v. Missouri. In Kent v. United States the Supreme Court decided that juveniles should be given ... favors while theyre out. This may cause a juvenile offender to recidivate back to the correctional facility. Studies show that gender plays a role amongst juvenile ...

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... indicia- which was not limited to "the couples' awareness of each others lifestyles, interest and romantic perceptions-. Further they did not consider the issue of non-consummation of the marriage to be determinative due to the traditional requirement of having separate civil and religious ceremonies, the last of which had not then occurred. The tribunal noted that they were still married for ... and trappings which might ordinarily be expected. Whilst this may not reflect community expectation based on the regulations as written it was accepted as reflecting community expectations in th...

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... College, only a percentage of 22% agree that it did. It did not matter what sex responded both male and females responded approximately the same. When they were asked about what they learned in church and how it is naturally applied to what they do at college 60% agreed that is does apply while 40 ... difference from male to female responses. Overall 87% either agreed or strongly agreed to that statement, but only 34% of the males strongly agreed in opposition to 53% of the females strongly agreeing. When asked on whether it is acceptable for a student to have some one else do a research...

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... not enough to make it a reality however. Other factors came into play, such as why, other than a small group of singe females, did the wives not take advantage of the abundance of factory work. The first was immigrants, especially from Western Europe, who were willing ... them by society, they looked for justifications for those roles. They found them in the assumptions that society had come up with for males, females, children, and society in general. According to Barbara Epstein, in Industrialization and Femininity: A Case Study of Nineteenth-Century New England, women were ... told t...

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