Marriage Sociology

This book chronicles the long and tortured history of the NCAA's attempt to maintain the myth of amateurism and the student-athlete, along with the attendant fiction that the players academic achievement is the top priority of Division-I athletic programs. It is an indictment of the current system, making the case that big-time college sports cannot continue its connection to universities without undermining the mission of higher education. It concludes with bold proposals to separate big-time college sports from the university, transforming them into on-campus business operations.

One in 10 American children has a parent under criminal justice supervision - incarcerated, on probation, or on parole. One in 33 American children - and one in eight African American children - goes to sleep without access to a parent because that parent is in jail. Despite these staggering numbers, the children of prisoners remain largely invisible to society. Journalist Nell Bernstein shows, through the deeply moving stories of real families, how the children of the incarcerated are routinely punished for their parents' status.

'I pictured myself a wine-dark streak in a TV desert, ears too full of the summer wind to hear that ominous ticking in the sky: the sound of a cultural clock counting me out of youth.' Briohny Doyle turned 30 without a clear idea of what her adult life should look like. The world she lived in, with its global economic uncertainty, political conservatism and precarious employment conditions, didn't match the one her parents grew up in.

A fictional story in which the protagonist seeing the need to address the widespread broken family syndrome is commissioned by his Creator to launch a family restoration movement which starts with Black People, and eventually takes in all interested ethnic groups.

In her first book, The Presidency in Black and White, journalist April Ryan examined race in America through her experience as a White House reporter. In this book, she shifts the conversation from the White House to every home in America. At Mama's Knee looks at race and race relations through the lessons that mothers transmit to their children.

Parenting teenagers is one of the biggest challenges parents face. New realities make becoming independent more difficult. Teens are traveling a different road and are moving at a different pace than those of previous generations. Today's cultural environment is more complicated and confusing than ever. But fear not! Family expert Jim Burns provides a handy guide for parenting teens.

Why life is harder on American families than it's been in decades? This book takes the blame away from moms and puts it where it really belongs. Pressed for time and money, unable to find decent affordable daycare, wracked with guilt at falling short of the mythic supermom ideal-working and non-working American mothers alike have it harder today than they have in decades, and they are worse off than many of their peers around the world. Why? Because they're raising their kids in a family-unfriendly nation.

In this new edition, Steve Bruce discusses the continuing arguments for social egalitarianism, considering issues such as gay marriage, women in combat roles, and the 2010 Equality Act to debunk contemporary arguments against parity. As gender divisions are increasingly questioned, he looks ahead to the likely consequences of this for society.

The post-pandemic economy will be different in many ways—remote working, remote delivery of products as well as services like education and health care, and the development of workplace technology replacing people. Families, who in the 21st century are under both financial stress and time pressures, could actually benefit from these changes and see their hopes renewed and the American Dream revived.

Romantic Antics: Playful Paths to a Faith-filled Relationship is a heartwarming and inspiring guide to building a stronger, more loving relationship with your partner. With a unique blend of biblical wisdom, practical advice, and playful ideas, this book will help you and your partner deepen your connection, strengthen your bond, and ignite the spark in your relationship.

Philippe Spanghero est un ancien joueur de rugby, issu d'une lignée de rugbyman. Lors d'une interview, un journaliste l'interroge sur le poids de la famille sur ses choix de vie et sur ce qu'est « être le fils de ». C'est alors qu'il décide de mener l'enquête pour comprendre la place prise par la loyauté dans les choix de vie personnels ou professionnels.

Menschen lesen und Körpersprache zu durchschauen klingt für viele zu schön, um wahr zu sein. Doch mit dem richtigen Wissen und den Methoden kann jeder die Kunst des Menschen Lesens erlernen. Würden Sie nicht auch gerne Menschen wirklich lesen können? Ihre Körpersprache und alles was sie Ihnen auf nonverbale Weise kommunizieren mit einem gekonnten Blick durchschauen? Wüssten Sie gerne was Ihre Mitmenschen denken, fühlen oder planen? Wollen Sie Lügen in Zukunft mit Leichtigkeit erkennen und entlarven? Hören Sie, um mehr zu erfahren....

Die Autorin Ellen Key (1849-1926) war eine schwedische Reformpädagogin und Schriftstellerin. Sie entwickelte einen ausgeprägten Freiheits- und Gerechtigkeitssinn. Im Jahr 1869 erschienen erste Artikel von ihr in einer damals sehr renommierten Frauenzeitschrift, obwohl Ellen Key erst 20 Jahre alt war. Ab 1875 unterwies sie an einer Art Volkshochschule junge Damen in Geschichte und Literatur. Ihr Engagement für Frauen- und Kinderrechte verstärkte sich. Sie sprach häufig vor Arbeiter- und Frauenvereinen.

Die Autorin Ellen Key (1849-1926) war eine schwedische Reformpädagogin und Schriftstellerin. Sie entwickelte einen ausgeprägten Freiheits- und Gerechtigkeitssinn. Im Jahr 1869 erschienen erste Artikel von ihr in einer damals sehr renommierten Frauenzeitschrift, obwohl Ellen Key erst 20 Jahre alt war. Ab 1875 unterwies sie an einer Art Volkshochschule junge Damen in Geschichte und Literatur. Ihr Engagement für Frauen- und Kinderrechte verstärkte sich.

It contains a treasure trove of affirmations, insights, and wisdom specifically tailored for caregivers. Whether you're caring for a loved one, a professional in the healthcare sector, or someone who devotes their time to helping others, this is for you. It’s an intimate companion in your journey, offering solace, understanding, and strength.

This amusing and thought-provoking book contains a huge collection of marriage quotes from Ann Landers, Dr. Suess, Zig Ziglar, Jerry Seinfeld, Mark Twain, Oprah Winfrey, and many more. It is intended for anyone looking for laughs or words of wisdom regarding their engagement, wedding, anniversary, or divorce. Words from comedians, religious leaders, celebrities, politicians, and the Bible make up this diverse assortment of 519 memorable, bite-sized quotations about weddings, divorce, and happily ever after.

Bliv klogere med Videnskab.dk! Hvorfor fejrer vi egentlig Valentine's Day? Lever man længere, hvis man får børn sammen? Og kan man dø af hjertesorg? I denne lydbog får du svar på disse - og mange andre - spørgsmål om parforhold og kærlighed. Vi har samlet ti skarpe artikler fra Videnskab.dk, så du kan blive klogere på parforhold. I denne serie har vi samlet de bedste artikler fra Videnskab.dk om forskellige emner, så du kan blive klogere på lige netop det, der interesserer dig. Dette er en samling af artikler udgivet af Videnskab.

Can I be honest with you? A wife and husband face a defining moment in their relationship in this emotional, sweet, and surprising confessional about love, monogamy, and the secrets we share. When Kristi Coulter’s husband proposed, she didn’t admit her fears. When they exchanged vows, she didn’t reveal that she was terrified that marriage would ruin her life. During fifteen years of genuinely happy marriage, she never said a word about another man in her life. Then she comes clean - about all of it - and discovers a new world.

Möchtest du herausfinden, wie du deinen absoluten Traummann finden und behalten kannst? Möchtest du die Kunst des Flirtens erlernen? Bist du neugierig, wie du Männer, die dir gefallen, in deinen Bann ziehen kannst? Möchtest du aktiv werden und selbst bestimmen, mit welchem Mann du am liebsten deine Zeit verbringen möchtest? Wenn du auch nur eine dieser Fragen mit "Ja" beantworten kannst, dann hast du hiermit genau das richtige Buch erwischt!

Hat deine Ur-Ur-Uroma eigentlich schon an Sex gedacht? Klar, denn sonst wärst du heute wahrscheinlich nicht hier! Sicher hat sie anders geflirtet als die heutige Jugend. Aber die Menschen waren früher längst nicht so prüde, wie wir manchmal denken. Liebe, Sex und nackte Körper gab es schon immer. Aber wie darüber gesprochen, gemalt und geurteilt wurde, das verändert sich im Lauf der Geschichte immer wieder. Die Ethnologin Elin Hägg nimmt uns mit auf eine erstaunliche Reise durch die (abendländische) Geschichte der Ideen, Religionen und Machtverhältnisse – immer in Bezug auf deren Auswirkungen auf das Sexleben.