Rural Black Women and Depression: A Contextual Analysis

We use ecological systems theory to guide our investigation of depression among a sample of 102 married Black mothers residing in the rural South. Using self‐report data collected via computerized interviews during home visits, we conduct multivariate regression analyses, exploring the associations between depression and (a) spousal support and conflict, (b) cocaregiver support and conflict, (c) child conduct difficulties, and (d) socioeconomic risk. We hypothesize that each of these variables are associated with mothers' depression scores and that the extent to which these familial variables and depression are associated will vary across socioeconomic contexts. Socioeconomic risk, child conduct difficulties, and conflict with a cocaregiver were associated with women's depression in the full model. The moderational hypotheses were upheld for the variables of spousal support and child conduct difficulty. Spousal support and depression have a strong negative association under conditions of high socioeconomic risk and a nonsignificant relationship when socioeconomic risk is low. The association between child conduct difficulty and depression was exacerbated under high socioeconomic risk.     

The Normative Protection of Women from Violence

The literature on the relationship between violence against women and a norm protecting women (NPW) is reviewed. I suggest that the effects of the NPW are suppressed because violence against women tends to occur in intimate relations and such disputes tend to be kept private. The offsetting effects of NPW and intimacy (or relational distance) are demonstrated in a study of 384 self-reported violent disputes. In support of an NPW effect, I find that disputes are more likely to be reported to the police if an attack on a woman is witnessed by third parties. This gender effect is offset by the fact that disputes between intimates tend to be concealed from the police and from witnesses.     

Social and Emotional Functioning of Older Asian American Adolescents

This study identified a constellation of psychosocial problems reported by older Asian American adolescents that was different from their Caucasian peers. When compared to 386 Caucasian American adolescents from the same community, Asian American students performed better academically and reported fewer delinquent behaviors. However, these Asian American youth reported higher levels of depressive symptomatology, withdrawn behavior, and social problems. They also perceived themselves more poorly and were more dissatisfied with their social support. These differences highlight the unique mental health needs of older Asian American youth. Practice recommendations are made that consider traditional Asian values and the role that family members can play in the development of effective treatment plans.     

美国戏剧中的生存与选择

人性异化是现代西方悲剧之源。残酷是生命的本质。当一个人面临死亡或生存危机的时候,往往会从一切社会与道德的约束中挣脱出来而变得真实,会把隐藏在心底的罪恶、残忍、报复、欲望等都发泄出来。这可以在阿瑟·米勒的《萨勒姆的女巫》和尤金·奥尼尔的《榆树下的欲望》里得到印证。问题是面对生存危机,不要在自身以外寻求希望,错误地采取一种消极的逃避态度和梦幻态度,一如田纳西·威廉斯笔下的布兰琪那样。一个人最终必须自己掌握自己的命运,要学会自救,真正至上的是我们人类自身。     

试析美国对新中国经济禁运政策的确立及其影响

美国对新中国经济禁运的确立是一个逐渐演进的过程。朝战前 ,美国已经确立了对华与苏联及东欧国家同等水平的严厉的贸易管制措施 ,但并未实行全面的禁运。朝战爆发后 ,尤其是中国的参战使美国迅速确立了对华全面禁运政策。美国的经济禁运政策对中国的内政和外交、中苏关系等产生了深远的影响。     

透过鲁迅与有岛武郎的文学作品读二者的女性观

鲁迅先生和有岛武郎都深切关心女性解放问题。有岛认为男女地位的差别造成了女性悲剧的命运。鲁迅则认为 ,只有社会地位的平等和女性的经济独立才能有真正的男人和女人。《一个女人》和《伤逝》即是二者女性观的反映。而且都提出了女性觉醒之后的道路应该如何去走的问题。     

论《世说新语》中的女性形象--兼论魏晋士人的女性观

魏晋南北朝时期,玄学兴盛,这一时期的女性也受到魏晋风度的影响,《世说新语》中的女性有才识、有个性、有风度,但她们仍摆脱不了封建礼教的束缚。这些独特的女性形象反映了魏晋士人的女性观。     

荒诞派戏剧与《美国梦》

本文对荒诞派戏剧产生的背景以及该派戏剧的共同特征作了简单的介绍.美国荒诞派戏剧的重要剧作家阿尔比的<美国梦>在此得到了较为详尽的讨论.文中指出了它同该流派其它作品的共同之处,并重点分析了其主题和艺术手法上独有的特色.     

论美国新移民法的国际影响

美国新移民法的立法宗旨在于限制低素质移民入境的同时,吸引外籍高素质人才和外国资金;它对发展中国家所产生的政治、经济和社会影响将是深远的.发展中国家有必要采取相应的法律对策.     

克林顿弹劾案对美国政治的影响

克林顿弹劾案,打破了三权分立相互制衡的原则,且把政党政治斗争推向了高潮;动摇了美国的司法制度,独立检察官制度成为众矢之的;降低了美国总统的权威,对美国的道德观和政治生态产生深远的影响.