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Religious orthodoxy appears to be one answer to the process wherebymen are more likely to be preoccupied with work and leisure at theexpense of their families. Paradoxically, the continuing culturalbattles over family-related issues may motivate religiouslyorthodox men to devote themselves to their families and become moreprogressive in their approach to marriage and parenting.

Sara McLanahan, a prominent sociologist whose work played a foundational role in the understanding of single parents and their children, died of cancer Dec. 31. She was 81.

Whether or not a child's parents are married and stay married has a massive affect on his or her future prosperity and that of the next generation.