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Some theoreticians support notions of the Internet as a media that makes the social differences of those who use it irrelevant or at least less important. The Internet is also often regarded as a medium that improves the free expression of thoughts and wishes of marginalised groups that cannot express themselves in face-to-face relationships due to several normative obstacles. The article deals with the question of gendered normativity related to expressions of femininity in the case of building of intimate romantic partnership within Internet dating. It is based on data gathered by qualitative research. 66 in-depth semi-structured interviews with 34 men and 32 women with Internet dating experiences were conducted in Slovenia in order to get insight into several sociological aspects of internet dating, among which question of gendered expectations related to partnership and family building will be discussed in article. Results show traditional expectations of gender roles are more pervasive as could be expected. Traditional normative understandings of gender were identified especially in the field of expectations related to women and womanhood and were revealed in men’s hierarchical positioning of women regarding their status, in women’s endeavours to present themselves as respectable and in men’s disapproval of women’s sexualities.

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Based on qualitative empirical data from the international research project "Governance of educational trajectories in Europe" (Goete), the article addresses the role of parents in coping and decision making regarding the schooling and education of 9th grade students. The study revealed the very important role parents play in coping with the school demands and educational trajectories of young people, which is in line with previous research on youth and education. The article strives to explain the broader social, political and cultural contexts that frame the role of parents and the family in general. Among others, these are the neoliberal process of individualising responsibility, reflected in high aspirations of parents and their children regarding education, the so-called familialisation, the protective attitude of parents to their children and the contradictions, low trust in school staff etc. The authors seek to show that it is important to study the constellation of these factors in order to reveal the complex picture of the common endeavours of Slovenian parents to do everything to give their children the best educational opportunities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The article deals with various aspects of changes in family life from the perspective of family needs that could be (partly) met by family centres. The authors focus on the notion of responsible parenthood and demands of protective childhood, the issue of the reconciliation of the family and work as well as the gendered distribution of the time intended for the family and household. Aspects of the use of various forms of day care for children and demands for occasional babysitting are also taken into account. Based on the relevant research data, in particular data from the first Slovenian survey on parents' needs regarding childcare and family life, the authors analyse challenges and issues regarding parenthood as perceived by parents themselves. In addition, use of the Internet (forums and Internet communities) as a new tool for acquiring information regarding parenting is discussed in comparison with classic face-to-face communities (such as family centres). The authors claim that, in light of the changes to family life, family centres represent a solution for parents (socialising, information, occasional child- care, voluntary work) and children alike (educational programmes, play, peer socialising etc.). In the context of the challenges of modern family life the article strives to point out various advantages of family centres as an informal "meeting point" for parents and children that is an alternative to (payable) formal forms of childcare-related services and private informal kin support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article firstly introduces the concept and basic characteristics of family centres as a public living room, a widespread community support practice for families with preadolescent children in different European and non-European countries. The general introduction is followed by two good practice examples - German and Swedish. We then present the selected Slovenian organisations/programmes for parents and children and draw the conclusion that none of them approaches the idea of a family centre as providing self-initiated community support for families. The concluding part opens a discussion of both hindrances to the development of family centres in Slovenia and their societal-social potential. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]