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Demography and the State

  In the modern era, as the decisive economic factor—whether derived from the parents' or guardians' household or from the couple's own independent resources—has lost its traditional weight, the state has stepped in to compensate. Consequently, demography has become a matter of state concern. Indeed, demographic statistics are tracked at the level of the state, rather than along national, religious, or other lines. Furthermore, the state attempts to influence demographic trends through public incentives designed to encourage family formation and, specifically, the birth rate. This state intervention has, in effect, displaced the personal or familial material foundation—the basis for a new home—as well as the individual desire for offspring. Looking back at European history, the formation of a marriage required a basic subsistence level, encompassing both income and secure housing. This was typically drawn from mandatory dowries and personal savings. It was also significant ...
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Demografija in država

 V novodobnosti, kjer je izgubil na moči odločilni ekonomski faktor za kreiranje nove neodvisne družine ali pa odločilni faktor matičnega gospodinjstva staršev ali skrbnikov,  in kompenzira ekonomski faktor država, se ponovno ukvarjamo še z demografijo. Demografija se namreč šteje po državi, ne pa po nacionalni, verski ali drugi osnovi. Prav tako država poskuša poseči v demografijo preko državnih  vzpodbud za kreiranje družine in predvsem natalitete. Ta državni poseg je namreč izrinil osebni ali družinski materialni osnutek ali bazo za nov dom ter osebni interes po potomcih. Če pogledamo v evropsko zgodovino, je bil potreben za sklenitev zakonske zveze, osnoven življenjski minimum v dohodkih in zagotovljeni nastanitvi.  Ta se je predvsem črpal iz tako obveznih dot in prihrankov. Pomembno je bilo tudi ali  so zakonci  načrtovali nastanitev v gospodinjstvu svojih staršev ali njihovi hiši ali stanovanju ali lasten dom.  Poroke ali zakonske zveze brez mate...
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Our capacity for lasting coexistence

  Some time ago, it was pointed out to me that individual patterns—including those within intimate spheres—tend to extend across the entire social structure. Coexistence, or alignment in values and norms—along with peaceful living together—is a characteristic desired both at the individual and the societal level. As is often the case, however, we face the challenge of translating or implementing these desired traits into our daily lives. In intimate relationships, we tend to seek an ideal, conflict-free image of a partner. In principle, at least, we also look for compatibility in core personality traits. We hope that our own individualism will mesh with that of the other person, ensuring a peaceful domestic environment and a smooth journey through our shared life, free from major upheavals. After all—at least in the beginning—no one wants the significant turbulence that can arise from discord or misunderstandings between partners, especially regarding the fundamental principles of ...
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