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In this study, we evaluate the association between wedding spending and marriage duration using data from a survey of more than 3,000 ever-married persons in the United States. Controlling for a number of demographic and relationship characteristics, we find evidence that marriage duration is inversely associated with spending on the engagement ring and wedding ceremony. ( JEL J12, Z1, D1) [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses how middle school students use morphemes, or units of meaning within a word, to conclude the meaning of an unknown word and what teaching methods can be used to promote this. The authors note that many students use morphological knowledge, or awareness of a root word's meaning, along with morphological awareness, or the ability to relate a morpheme to a word's meaning, to improve their vocabulary, spelling, and reading comprehension. Particular attention is given to how this learning strategy is used by English language learners (ELs) as well as on a study of effective teaching methods for U.S. middle school students.

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What is the relationship between economy and culture? To address this question, the paper draws a parallel between the well known fairy tale Hansel and Gretel on the one hand and the American grocery business in the twentieth century on the other hand. From the thirties to the fifties, American grocers (like the witch) happened to progressively use their shops (like a cake house) as a means to attract children (like Hansel and Gretel). However, the parallel shows that fairy tales and market exchanges are connected not because the second refers to the former, or the other way round, but because they describe and perform similar scenes and action patterns, like economics (as a tale) performs the economy (as a fact), but also the other way round: the analysis focuses on the situated and 'equipped' processes that produce both facts and culture, along the pragmatic view of Actor Network Theory. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the significance of fairy tale characters in fantasy books among the U.S. teenagers' literary experience. It is noted that fairy tales are an introduction to the realm of fantasy literature for children. Studies show that children between the ages of five and ten are the primary audience of literary fairy tales. At this stage of development, children enjoy these stories for their magical elements, sense of justice, triumphs of good over evil and themes relatable to their own experiences. Choosing a picture or illustrated conventional retelling tends to reintroduce children to the basic story outline, characters, and overall theme. Experiencing the concept of character analysis and the ability of connecting various texts are positive possibilities through discussions.

This article discusses criticism over popular culture, seen as wild and evil. The article refers to heavy metal music, musical videos, focusing particularly on J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter that has unified America. Emile Durkheim states that crime is needed for a healthy society. Three basic things that are classified as popular culture are art, folklore and music. They are not only the base for set patterns in capitalist communities, but also add to the growth. Fashion trends advertised by artists and musicians are excellent examples of popular culture. The technological revolutions in DVD's have changed the ways how movies are produced. Social boundaries are expanded by informal gathering of friends to share the excitement and trust.

Toni Tykwer's Run Lola Run (1998) almost single-handedly revitalized German cinema's international standing, especially in the United States, with its dazzling aesthetic. But on account of its visual richness and a seemingly playful blend of filmic techniques, as well as its depiction of complex human interaction in the big city, the film has been heralded as a post modern text in which the happy ending has to be viewed as ironic. This article contends that such readings wilfully disregard the celebration of human spirit that underpins Lola's efforts to save her boyfriend, Manni. It proposes that the film is, in truth, a modern fairy tale that does not seek to deflect us away from the problems that face us in the modern world, yet reinforces the value of optimism and hope as we seek to create the world as we would like it to be. Moreover, in the wake of events on 9/11, one could argue that the message of Run Lola Run has acquired even greater importance at the beginning of the twenty-first century when we need, perhaps, to take a less abstract view of the world and get on with living life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a literary criticism of the book "The Bee-Man of Orn," by Frank Stockton. As Stockton's best example of a fairy tale with double attribution, the story addresses several timeless fears: the anxiety of being alone, the doubts about one's profession, and the grief of losing a loved one. Stockton is able to address these fears through a blending of fairy tale elements like sorcerers, griffins, and dragons.

The article presents a discussion on the standard of children's literature published in the United States. The author discusses the move away from the timeless frameworks of fairy tales and fables that focus on religious, didactic, and moralist subjects. Children's literature now focuses on helping to calm concerns and help children cope with difficult events of the adult world.

Focuses on influences on American literature and rhetoric. Role of women in the American literature; Evolution of the frontier myth in American literature; Evolution of the classical myths and fairy tales in America.

The article focuses on the working method of Dr. Seuss and the creation of his fantastical Seuss-a-thon (children's stories) in the U.S. It is noted that Dr. Seuss stopped smoking in 1981 and suggested that replacing cigarettes with a pipe is one way of quitting it. His working methods in making is considered as the best possible reason in writing a children's book. Seuss-a-thon is prepared by wearing a tall stove-pipe hat with red and white stripes and read Dr. Seuss' book. Some people bring puppets, do funny voices, sing song written by him or some turn the book into an interactive experience. It is noted that his readings are like Gilbert and Sullivan which are hard to remember. Survey shows that at least half of the readers are children.

In this article the author is trying to portray the economic condition of the United States through the story of little Red Riding Hood. As the story lays emphasis on the old grandmother, the author lays emphasis on the costs and benefits of early retirement so that people can take the lump-sum payout under her pension plan to make a down payment on a house. On the other hand, the author talks of changing circumstances. He writes, being brash and flamboyant, Ms. Hood did talk to strangers and did hitchhike. A character with singularly large ears, eyes and teeth picked her up. He drove a 1974 Mercedes 250. With reference to the story the author tries to say that life is uncertain and there are few rules that apply to all cases. By breaking the rule in this case, things turned out well. But probably this case should. Not be considered a precedent. Through the story, the author focuses on the partnership of Burger King franchise, ending a long string of failures for The Wolf. Mother and the woodsman also got married, including Mother's reactive depression. Little Red Riding Flood changed her name to Rebecca and bought stylish shoes.

The article discusses the integration of fairy tales on the expanded teaching programs of STEM education in the U.S. Topics mentioned include the support of the Curiosity Creates grant of the Association for Library Service to Children and the concept of curriculum specialist Nicole Suarez in creating lesson plans while incorporating the Common Core educational standards. Also emphasized is the significant role of fairy tales in helping the children how digital technology works.

The article discusses the lack of celebratory objects in American celebrations that represent the so-called depth symbols. According to Theology Professor at Georgetown University Doctor Monika Helwig, due to modern values that human beings have, people are trying to explain symbols, but rational explanations can never fully catch the meaning. She notes that symbolism can be rediscovered through classic stories of the Bible, Greek and Roman myths and folklore and fairy tales of ancestors.