Friends: the new family

Article Abstract:

Close friendships are becoming increasingly important in UK society as families become more fragmented and marriage breakdowns more common. Many people, especially those who are single, rely heavily on close friends, and will automatically turn to them in times of trouble. They take care to nurture their friendships, treating their friends more carefully than they do members of their family. There is growing emphasis on personal happiness rather than family duty in modern society, and this makes it likely that people will become less involved on a daily basis with their family.

Psychological aspects, Friendship

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Power to the people, via the Internet

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It is necessary to reach out to an entire new generation of young black achievers in the UK, according to Thom Blair, a consultant sociologist who edits digital magazine The Chronicle. He believes that the Internet must play a key role in finding new voices in society, as the conventional media generally ignores the existence of most blacks. One of the areas to which the magazine will initially draw attention will be the way in which positive images of blacks are only seen in certain marginal areas, such as sport.

Interview, Portrayals, Electronic periodicals, Blacks, Sociologists, Blair, Thom

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Great screen romances

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More and more people are now seeking romance on the Internet. Some do so because they are wary of face-to-face encounters with potential partners, while others are attracted to the Internet because they feel that it is a pure form of romance. The Internet allows people to venture into places to which they would not normally have access, and also allows them to assume a fantasy appearance and personality. The main problem with online romance is that potential lovers are not always quite who they seem.

Usage, Internet

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