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  2. Status attainment - Wikipedia

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    Peter M. Blau (1918–2002) and Otis Duncan (1921–2004) were the first sociologists to isolate the concept of status attainment. Their initial thesis stated that the lower the level from which a person starts, the greater is the probability that he will be upwardly mobile, simply because many more occupational destinations entail upward mobility for men with low origins than for those with ...

  3. Easterlin hypothesis - Wikipedia

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    [1] [2] It is considered the first viable and a still leading explanation for mid-twentieth century baby booms. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] The hypothesis as formulated by Richard Easterlin presumes that material aspirations are determined by experiences rooted in family background: he assumes first that young couples try to achieve a standard of living equal ...

  4. A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Charlotte Charke - Wikipedia

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    A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Charlotte Charke is a 1755 autobiography by English actress Charlotte Charke.Her autobiography sheds light on the experiences and difficulties she faced as a woman in the public eye, providing insight into the gender dynamics of 18th-century England and her own economic struggles.

  5. Life satisfaction - Wikipedia

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    Three major narrative traps are identified: 1) reaching (more happiness is achieved with greater income, a marker of success and intellectual validation), 2) related (people ought to have a monogamous marriage and have kids), and 3) responsible (to act altruistically with a pure selfless motive; to prioritize good health and to act with free ...

  6. 8 out of 10 women change their name after marriage ... - AOL

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    A common belief is that after marriage a couple will want to start a family—which data shows is somewhat the case—beginning a well-reported domino-effect regarding women's careers.

  7. Sociology of the family - Wikipedia

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    Research indicates that three principal factors predict how well men and women perceive their work–life balance in marriage: job characteristics, family characteristics, and spillover between work and family. [23]: 2 Job characteristics determine workers' freedom to balance multiple demands and obligations in their marriage.

  8. Personal development - Wikipedia

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    Personal development or self-improvement consists of activities that develops a person's capabilities and potential, enhance quality of life, and facilitate the realization of dreams and aspirations. [1] Personal development may take place over the course of an individual's entire lifespan and is not limited to one stage of a person's life.

  9. Inside billionaire Warren Buffett's unconventional marriage ...

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    Here's a look inside Warren Buffett's married life. See Also: Inside the Trump-endorsed marriage of Mike Pence, who calls his wife 'mother' and refuses to dine with other women