Search Results - "International journal of sociology of the family"

INTERSECTIONS OF PATRIARCHY, NATIONAL ORIGIN AND IMMIGRANT NIGERIAN WOMEN'S EXPERIENCES OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN THE UNITED STATES by KALUNTA-CRUMPTON, ANITA

“…Based on the perceptions of a sample of immigrant Nigerian women in focus group discussions, this paper examines the causes of intimate partner violence (EPV)…”
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A LOST CHILDHOOD IN THE AROMA OF "AGARBATTI": THE CASE OF FEMALE CHILD LABOUR IN NORTH INDIA by HUSSAIN, SABIHA

“…It is a well-known fact that child labour denies children basic rights. The exploitation of children in the labour force further leads to the creation of an…”
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FAMILIES IN LATIN AMERICA: CHANGES, POVERTY AND ACCESS TO SOCIAL PROTECTION by ULLMANN, HEIDI, VALERA, CARLOS MALDONADO, RICO, MARÍA NIEVES

“…Latin America has experienced major social, economic, and cultural transformations. Poverty and inequality have declined, while public and social spending has…”
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THE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD AND INFORMAL OLD AGE CARE IN MEXICO: A RESEARCH NOTE by LÓPEZ-ORTEGA, MARIANA

“…Mexican society has traditionally expected the family to care for of its older people but the current situation is being strained by demographic, social and…”
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INTRODUCTION TO THE SPECIAL ISSUE: DEMOGRAPHY AND FAMILY SOCIOLOGY IN LATIN AMERICA by DE VOS, SUSAN

“…This special issue is designed to give the reader a flavor of leading edge research in the sociological study of the family in Latin America, primarily from…”
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FAMILY STRUCTURE AND CHILD HEALTH IN ARGENTINA by MUNIAGURRIA, MARIA, NOVAK, BEATRIZ

“…We explore the influence of family structure on the nutritional status of Argentinian children aged 2-5 years with data drawn from the nationally…”
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IS THERE A SOCIOECONOMIC DIMENSION TO EXTENDED FAMILY LIVING AMONG BIOLOGICALLY CHILDLESS ELDERLY WOMEN 60+ IN LATIN AMERICA? by DE VOS, SUSAN

“…This study asks whether there is a socioeconomic dimension to extended family living among biologically childless elderly women 60+ in eight Latin American…”
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COHABITATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN LATIN AMERICA AND DEVELOPED COUNTRIES by COVRE-SUSSAI, MAIRA

“…This study investigates macro-level associations of cohabitation in Latin America and developed countries. Integrated Public Use Microdata Series (IPUMS),…”
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UNCOVERING THE HIDDEN TREASURES AND STRENGTHS: CONTRIBUTIONS OF AGING CHINESE IN CANADA by LAI, DANIEL W. L., ANDRUSKE, CYNTHIA LEE

“…Research findings on elderly immigrant populations tend to focus on health and physical challenges and adjustment difficulties after immigration. This results…”
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THE FAMILY AS AN ECONOMIC INSTITUTION: HISTORICAL CONTINGENCIES AND THE GREAT RECESSION by GILLESPIE, MICHAEL D.

“…The United States "Great Recession" beginning in December 2007 was sustained by mounting economic, financial and social problems of the middle-and…”
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EXPLORING NARRATIVES OF WORK AND FAMILY: INDO-TRINIDADIAN WOMEN IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY by GRAHAME, KAMINI MARAJ

“…This paper focuses on changes in Indo-Trinidadian women's lives across three generations. Using the theoretical lens of women's standpoint (Smith 1987, 2005),…”
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THE DECISION TO HAVE A CHILD IN A LOWEST-LOW FERTILITY CONTEXT: A CONSUMPTION ORIENTATION by ADAMS, JACQUELINE

“…How do people approach the issue of whether or not to have a child? This question was asked in an area with one of the lowest fertility rates in the world:…”
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CONTRACEPTIVE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES AMONG CATHOLIC AND NON-CATHOLIC COUPLES IN IBADAN, NIGERIA by NWOKOCHA, EZEBUNWA E., BAKARE, MISTURA A.

“…Employing the neo-Malthusian and Voluntary Social Action Theories, this paper argues that irrespective of denomination Christians in Ibadan perceive family…”
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FAMILY SUPPORT NETWORKS AND POPULATION AGEING IN LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN by PALLONI, ALBERTO, PINTO, GUIDO

“…Aging in low to middle income countries is taking place at an unprecedented speed but under economic, political, and institutional conditions that are in stark…”
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WOMEN'S RESOURCES AND POWER DYNAMICS IN SIKH FAMILIES IN MALAYSIA by KAUR, PARVEEN, MOGHAL, ARIF JAWAID

“…The power structure of a household is an important indicator of the system of spousal decision-making. Research showsthat husbands generally not only have a…”
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EXCHANGE MARRIAGE SYSTEM, TRADITIONAL GENDER ROLES AND OBSCURED TRANSFORMATION IN A COMMUNITY OF PAKISTAN: Interplay of Structure Agency and Social Change by ZAMAN, MUHAMMAD, ZAKAR, MUHAMMAD ZAKRIA, SHARIF, ABIDA, SABIR, IMRAN, ZAKAR, RUBEENA, ARIF, MUHAMMAD

“…This article deals with the traditional and changing gender roles and relationships in the exchange marriage system South Punjab, Pakistan. It examines…”
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DETERMINANTS OF MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTHCARE SERVICE UTILIZATION AMONG RECENTLY PREGNANT MOTHERS IN UBULU-OKITI, DELTA STATE NIGERIA by SALAMI, KABIRU K., DUMBILI, EMEKA, EZEAH, PETER

“…Maternal and child health problems accounted for about a quarter mortality rate globally due to inadequate healthcare services. This study documents the…”
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CAREER WOMEN AND HOUSEHOLD STRUCTURE IN SELECTED BANKING INSTITUTIONS IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA by OMOTOSHO, JOSHUA, BABATUNDE

“…Modernisation and the need for survival in Nigeria are prompting women into jobs formerly reserved for men. Studies also reveal that a relationship exists…”
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SINGLE MOTHERHOOD AND FAMILY STRATEGIES IN URBAN MEXICO AND SOUTH KOREA by SHIN, HEEJU

“…Given the increasing proportion of single mother households worldwide, one of the biggest concerns is high level of poverty experienced by the members of these…”
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WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT AND FERTILITY CHANGES by PHAN, LY

“…The relationship between women's empowerment and their fertility has been a major theme in studies of gender and development. The improved status of women is…”
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