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Marriages & families : changes, choices, and constraints
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Marriages & families : changes, choices, and constraints

Nijole V. Benokraitis

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"Pearson Education International."
Previous international ed.: 2005.

Contents

pt. 1. Marriage and the family in perspective. The changing family
Studying marriage and the family
The family in historical perspective
Racial and ethnic families: strengths and stresses
pt. 2. The individual and the developing relationship. Socialization and gender roles
Love and loving relationships
Sexuality and sexual expression throughout life
pt. 3. Individual and marital commitments. Choosing others: dating and mate selection
Singlehood, cohabitation, civil unions, and other options
Marriage and communication in committed relationships
pt. 4. Parents and children. To be or not to be a parent: more choices, more constraints
Raising children: promises and pitfalls
pt. 5. Conflicts and crises. Balancing work and family life
Family violence and other health issues
Separation and divorce
pt. 6. Changes and transitions. Remarriage and stepfamilies
Families in later life
The family in the twenty-first century
Appendix A: Sexual anatomy
Appendix B: Sexual problems, dysfunctions, and treatment
Appendix C: Conception, pregnancy, and childbirth
Appendix D: Birth control and disease prevention techniques
Appendix E: HIV, AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases
Appendix F: Premarital and nonmarital agreements.

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