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A libertarian model of the family
Source: Libertarian Nation
Author: Roderick T. Long
Country: United States

"Conservatives see the family as the fundamental unit of society. But for libertarians the fundamental unit is the individual." How, then, should libertarians view the family?

The impact of armed conflict on children
Source: unicef
Author: Graça Machel
Country: United States

See especially the section on "Women and Girls." "Women and girls ... experience conflict and displacement in different ways from men because of the gender division of roles and responsibilities. The targeting of women and girls by armed forces further exacerbates the situation." (8/96)

Wife abuse in Muslim communities
Source: Stepping Together
Author: Kamran Memon
Country: United States

This study is offered by Muslims Against Family Violence and is part of "an Islamic response to female health and well-being." In the final analysis, any effective response will have to come from within the community itself.

A defense of marriage and family
Source: Zetetics
Author: Wendy McElroy
Country: United States
E-mail: mac@ifeminists.com

To the sexually correct feminist, marriage oppresses women and the family breeds patriarchy. This essay provides a critique of that view.

United Nations' controversial 2001 report
Source: UN
Country: United States

The United Nations study --The State of World Population 2001 -- that has provoked a backlash of controversy, including a denunciation from the Vatican for "promoting" abortion.

Who abused Jane Doe?
Source: Skeptical Enquirer
Author: Elizabeth F. Loftus & Melvin J. Guyer
Country: United States

Essay critiquing the flaws and strengths of "single case research," which is often presented as evidence in controversial issues such as child abuse. In question is whether memories are reliable. (11/02)

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