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Page 107
... parenthood as personal goals . The third section looks into marriage and parenthood as social or national goals and discusses these goals from the perspective of public policy , institutional intervention and social discipline . Some ...
... parenthood as personal goals . The third section looks into marriage and parenthood as social or national goals and discusses these goals from the perspective of public policy , institutional intervention and social discipline . Some ...
Page 133
... parenthood becomes evident when analysing them in more detail . As Table 3.10 illustrates , the women's decisive inclination towards parenthood , which may be seen as a fundamental traditional value , did not preclude their realistic ...
... parenthood becomes evident when analysing them in more detail . As Table 3.10 illustrates , the women's decisive inclination towards parenthood , which may be seen as a fundamental traditional value , did not preclude their realistic ...
Page 134
... Parenthood ( in percentages ) Beliefs on Motherhood and Happiness " A women's life is meaningful ONLY if she becomes a mother ” Ideal Life Choice No Parenthood Parenthood TRUE NOT TRUE Total ( N ) " The more children , the more ...
... Parenthood ( in percentages ) Beliefs on Motherhood and Happiness " A women's life is meaningful ONLY if she becomes a mother ” Ideal Life Choice No Parenthood Parenthood TRUE NOT TRUE Total ( N ) " The more children , the more ...
Contents
Family Formation | 49 |
Marriage and Parenthood as Personal | 105 |
Social Policy and Childcare | 155 |
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