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Violence has become one of the most identifiable hallmarks of masculinity, a defining characteristics especially prominent among men in disadvantaged contexts. Physical alacrity offers them an opportunity to attain various types of capital. However, not all subscribe to this practice, even when it is woven into the fabric of street life that surrounds them. By drawing on 19 interviews with men involved in street-level sex work in a large American city, I examine their decision-making regarding willingness to engage in physical altercations.

The Manifesto Project Dataset is based on the content analysis of electoral programs from more than 900 parties in over 50 countries since 1945. The dataset is publicly available and one of the most influential datasets in research on political parties. The project Manifesto Research on Political Representation (MARPOR), situated at the WZB Berlin Social Science Center and funded by the German Research Foundation, is responsible for updating and enhancing this popular dataset.

Changes in life courses, in modes of living, gender roles and family structures, and a globalized world – these are developments that influence the patterns of time. This conference will address the challenges for families in adapting to these changes. Speakers will be drawn from the three main groups within constituency of the ICCFR (International Commission on Couple and Family Relations): Policy, Therapy and Law. The ICCFR Community seeks new connections with students, academics and practitioners with expertise in the areas of its focus.