Cohabitation and the Evolving Nature of Intimate and Family Relationships

Cohabitation and the Evolving Nature of Intimate and Family Relationships
Author: Sampson Lee Blair
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2023-12-08
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1804554200

Given the tremendous diversity in cohabiting couples, as well as the increasing prominence of this form of intimate relationships, this volume provides a more thorough comprehension of the structures, effects, and intimate practice of cohabitation around the world.

Intimate Relationships and Social Change

Intimate Relationships and Social Change
Author: Christina L. Scott
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2017-09-20
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1787146103

This multidisciplinary volume provides a unique and truly global collection of research on the nature of dating, mating, and coupling, as they occur across a variety of cultures in dynamically shifting societies.

The Changing Nature of Marriage and Family: An Anthology on Relationships

The Changing Nature of Marriage and Family: An Anthology on Relationships
Author: Frankie Rabon
Publisher:
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2017-08-25
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781516523399

Developed to enrich students' understanding of contemporary family structures, the anthology The Changing Nature of Marriage and Family: An Anthology on Relationships features carefully curated readings that address evolving marital styles and the effects they have on family relationships. The reading selections are organized into four parts. The first focuses on family planning and children including population size, mate selection, and the impact of affairs on children within the family. In the second part the readings explore the meaning of marriage, interracial marriages, and stereotypes about low-income marriages. Part 3 is devoted to historical views of marriage, comparisons of marriage, cohabitation and single lifestyles, and communication within families. The final part of the anthology addresses social and cultural issues such as the role of religious beliefs in families across generations, sexualized imagery in pop culture, and parental reactions to adolescent sexuality. Each article is framed by an original introduction to establish context and thoughtful questions for use in class or as writing prompts. Relatable and supportive in tone, The Changing Nature of Marriage and Family is suitable for courses in psychology, health services, education, sociology, social work, and family and consumer sciences. Frankie Rabon, who holds a Ph.D. in vocational and technical education with a specialization in family and consumer sciences from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, is a family life educator and an associate professor at Grambling State University in Louisiana. Dr. Rabon has over twenty years of experience working in family and consumer sciences and is recognized for her writings and presentations on topics related to family and consumer sciences. An approved third-level trainer in the Louisiana Pathways Child Care Career Development System, she provides expert guidance as it relates to young children from birth to eight years old in relation to their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development, and relationships with families.

Indian Families

Indian Families
Author: Vinod Chandra
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2024-06-21
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1837975957

Demonstrating the tremendous diversity of families in India, as well as their ongoing evolution, this volume answers a clear call to dive deeper into the intimacy of the domestic sphere in one of the world’s largest and fastest growing societies.

More than just a ‘Home’

More than just a ‘Home’
Author: Rosalina Pisco Costa
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2024-05-29
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1837976511

Considering the ways in which a family socially constructs a home, this is a much-needed investigation into how the house, its architecture, spatial arrangements and internal and external divisions shape and reshape family relationships in the face of constant challenges and change.

Intimate Relationships, Marriages, and Families

Intimate Relationships, Marriages, and Families
Author: F. Philip Rice
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
Total Pages: 708
Release: 1999
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9780767402118

A introductory text describing changes in intimate relationships over the life span, with sections on social and psychological perspectives, the nature of intimate relationships, marriage and family relationships, the family as a unit, and conflict in marriage. Discussions photos emphasize diversity

Sustainable Practices for Agriculture and Marketing Convergence

Sustainable Practices for Agriculture and Marketing Convergence
Author: Garwi, Jabulani
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2024-03-07
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

In the agricultural industry, factors such as environmental degradation, resource constraints, and climate change have left traditional agricultural practices inadequate in meeting the growing global food demand. Simultaneously, the marketing landscape is evolving rapidly due to technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and the rise of online platforms. Both agriculture and marketing are faced with the critical task of adapting and embracing sustainability in this ever-changing environment. Sustainable Practices for Agriculture and Marketing Convergence offers a comprehensive solution to these pressing issues. This book is a practical blueprint for transforming the agricultural industry and revitalizing marketing strategies in the name of sustainability. At its core, the book aims to highlight the monumental significance of sustainable agriculture in mitigating the long-standing environmental impacts of conventional farming methods. It does so by presenting real-world case studies and best practices, inspiring and motivating the widespread adoption of sustainable agriculture.

The Marriage and Family Experience

The Marriage and Family Experience
Author: Bryan Strong
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Company
Total Pages: 640
Release: 2013-01-25
Genre: Families
ISBN: 9781133597483

THE MARRIAGE & FAMILY EXPERIENCE: INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS IN A CHANGING SOCIETY, International Edition brings together all elements of the course—including intimate relationships, family policy, and family issues. Striking just the right balance between an academic and more functional approach, the Twelfth Edition features an inviting new design that makes the text more engaging and student-friendly than ever. The authors draw from research in sociology, family studies, and related fields, presenting a sound sociological and family studies base enhanced by perspectives from anthropology, history, psychology, journalism, literature, economics, and gender studies. The book presents a positive, multicultural approach to today's relationships as it explores recent research on topics such as adoptive parenting, childbearing patterns, gay and lesbian families, the meaning of virginity, communication and conflict resolution, the influence of popular culture, the rights and benefits of marriage, and working families. Real-life examples, a balanced presentation, and a focus on self-assessment and reflection make the book especially accessible and encourage students to think and act for themselves. The Twelfth Edition's progressive approach to diversity remains rooted in a positive, pro-family perspective.

Marriages and Families

Marriages and Families
Author: Mary Ann Schwartz
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Total Pages: 642
Release: 2007
Genre: Families
ISBN:

Taking an historical, cross-cultural, and global approach, this book focuses on the link between social structure and theeveryday livesof people's diverse experiences of marriages, families, and intimate relationships. It shows how contemporary families go well beyond the traditional, heterosexual, two-parent, white, middle class family and heterosexual legally-sanctioned marriage; challenges the assumption that one culture's way of doing things is the “natural” or “right” way; shows how marriage and family life have changed historically over time and from place to place; and how political and economic globalization impacts families worldwide. Features extensive boxed material accompanied by questions for personal reflection.Marriages and Families Over Time. Ways of Studying and Explaining Marriages and Families. Understanding Gender: Its Influence In Intimate Relationships. The Many Faces of Love. Dating, Coupling, and Mate Selection. Sexuality and Intimate Relationships. Nonmarital Lifestyles. The Marriage Experience. Reproduction and Parenting. Evolving Work and Family Structures. Violence and Abuse. The Process of Uncoupling: Divorce in the United States. Remarriage and Remarried Families. Families in Later Life. Marriages and Families in the Twenty-first Century: U.S. and World Trends.For anyone interested in marriage and family dynamics, including individuals, counselors, nurses, social workers, home economists, etc.