1. Changing patterns of family life – historical and demographical perspective

2. The theory of second demographic transition

3. Family implications of demographic trends, demographic change and family structure

4. Theories explaining the decrease in fertility rates: theories of individualization

5. Gender equity and the value of child in theories of fertility transitions

6. Gender roles and relationships in the family – changing patterns of intimate and partnership life

7. Family policies addressing populational ageing

8. (Re)constructing family relationships in contemporary society – perspectives of „doing“ family and family display

9. Growing diversity of family formations in contemporary society and its implication for intergenerational relationships

10. Repartnering through life-course: new relationships in later life

11. Caring relations in the family – critical approaches to care

12. Intergenerational relations – solidarity, theories of kinship support in family