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The article discusses with topical issues of social history of Russia in the second half of the 19th — early 20th centuries on the example of one class. Active modernization processes in Russia changed not only the foundations of economic development, but also the collective consciousness. The "catch-up" type of modernization is usually associated with the peculiarities of the Russian economy and the dominance of state interests. Without denying this position, it should be noted that if there is no change in the views of the population, the formation of new values, we should not expect positive and effective results. The Russian merchant class accumulated significant economic resources in its hands, but it was extremely slow to enter into new processes, which, from our point of view, is primarily due to social conservatism. This is most evident in the maximum protection from external influences of family values. However, it should be noted that under the influence of time, in the beginning of 20th century there has been a change. Intra-family relations most clearly reflected in a concentrated form the origin and status of each member of the family, and the attitude to the emerging changes. Through the memories of representatives of these families, the heterogeneity of the social appearance of representatives of the class will be shown. Conservatism in the family did not mean denying progress at all, it was a desire to maintain reliable "rear". As history shows, stable developing societies protect and cultivate family values.

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to discuss family migration through the findings of the undocumented worker transitions (UWT) European Union funded, sixth framework project, which was completed in February 2009.Design/methodology/approachFocusing on results from 211 interviews across seven European countries, together with the current literature on the subject, the paper identifies types of family migration and examines the implications of migration policies and measures in relation to family life and the position of individuals within it, such as women, children or the older people. The paper argues that family‐related reasons often play a central role in the decision to migrate and shape employment experiences.FindingsIndependent of restrictions imposed by various states to control migration, family‐related migration does occur in destinations considered to provide economic prosperity (or survival) with the help of social networks and often with the intention of settling permanently/semi‐permanently in the host state. Status shift towards irregularity often translates to a more vulnerable position in the labour market, inviting exploitation and worsening of the working conditions as a result of precarious employment conditions.Social implicationsThe paper concludes that greater protection (in terms of status) and encouragement (in terms of involvement in the civic society) is needed for migrant families in order to enable integration and combat future disadvantage and discrimination that might be experienced by this group.Originality/valueThe paper places emphasis on irregular migrants, as research in this area is limited. The work is also original as it is based on primary research on the experiences of undocumented migrants in seven European countries.

The article analyzes the relation between the individual and the family in traditional China in a historical and cultural context. It concludes that the family, besides being a source of material support, provides a sense of identity, which is obtained through the performance of family role ethics. The ethics consist in fulfilling one's specific obligations, such as filial piety, obedience, responsibility for family members, etc. Through practicing them since childhood, individuals shape their personality in a way that enables them to participate in a hierarchical, patriarchal family structure and maintain harmonious relations with its members.

Family courts are underfunded and overwhelmed, and the quality of representation provided by counsel in family court cases is problematic. This article discusses what role law schools can play in promoting family court reform. It argues that law school involvement in family court is consistent with the law school's core missions of education, research, and public service. The article illustrates how law schools can be involved in family court reform by discussing interdisciplinary projects of the Center for Children, Families and the Law of Hofstra University and North Shore–Long Island Jewish Health Systems. Finally, the article identifies some lessons to be learned if law schools want to be involved in family court reform.

This article looks at the origins of the family planning program in Egypt as a case study in the history of relations between the emerging community of international donors, state officials, and local actors in the postwar period. The paper suggests that Americans and Egyptians were not in polar opposition over family planning. Egyptian women activists, medical specialists, state officials, and American population experts formed alliances that crossed national boundaries and cut at cross purposes to promote their varied agendas. The main losers in the scramble to establish family planning in Egypt were those female reformers who had been the first to endorse it and offer contraceptives in their clinics. At stake was control over an important form of aid that affected millions of women, management of a key program in the emerging social welfare state, and a victory in development circles.