Next to critical approaches that downplay the explanatory power of intentions and less individual-specific measures such as ideal family size (e.g., Westoff and Ryder 1977; Quesnel-Vallée and Morgan 2003), other studies argue that intentions are effective predictors of actual fertility (Schoen et al. 1999; Berrington 2004).
As he explains in the book, this telling is itself a political act because of our national tendency to forget: "Americans' shared memory—shaped by teachers, textbook writers, the media, public monuments, and the stories about the past we tell in our own families, churches, and workplaces too often erases or downplays critical stories of workplace struggle….
We do not intend to downplay the critical problems that invasive wildlife pose for native ecosystems, or the possible impact that global climate change may have on the environment.
In the 2009 curriculum plan 'creators of history' was removed and instead the students should now know that they are created by history so they can 'reflect on their opportunities of action' (Undervisningsministeriet [Ministry of Education], 2009a), further downplaying a critical, reconstructive approach to national identity.
Throughout his tour of the state, Roosevelt endorsed Barkley while remaining friendly with Chandler; after Roosevelt's departure, Chandler played up Roosevelt's complimentary remarks about him while downplaying or ignoring critical remarks.
Ripe with conspicuous consumption symbols such as jewellery, fir coats, ostentatious automobiles, and a chalet, the video enacted a number of important symbolic categories such as "romantic love," "winter wonderland," or "good company" while, at the same time, downplaying the socially critical images of solidarity, care, and critical consciousness raised in Geldof's contending offering.
Some companies still focus on value protection, and that's critical—I don't want to downplay the importance of strong internal procedures, audit teams, and compliance officers.
Professor Cohen and I began our interview with a discussion about the increasing downplaying of Russia's critical role as an ally of the U.S. and Britain in this victory.
U.S. intelligence certainty about the hacks and the credibility of its analysis will be critical in the coming weeks as President-elect Donald Trump seeks to downplay any Russian interference in the U.S. presidential campaign.
The post, which Longstreth later downplayed as a "jokey riff on fake critical theory language," inspired a range of responses, most notably from Robin Pecknold, the lead singer of Fleet Foxes, who wondered if "indie" remained a useful distinction at all.
"I believe we lost critical time in dealing with Iran because the White House chose to downplay the threats and to outsource the negotiations," Clinton said.
