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The way we never were
Book • 1992
In this book, Stephanie Coontz examines two centuries of the American family, debunking misconceptions about the past that influence current debates on domestic life.
Coontz argues that the 1950s family, often idealized, was not traditional and did not represent a workable model for modern personal lives.
The book explores how family structures were shaped by economic changes, racial dynamics, and societal upheaval, and it highlights the complexities and transformations in women's roles throughout history.
The revised edition includes a new introduction and epilogue discussing the impact of growing gender equality and rising economic inequality on modern family life, marriage, and male-female relationships.
Coontz argues that the 1950s family, often idealized, was not traditional and did not represent a workable model for modern personal lives.
The book explores how family structures were shaped by economic changes, racial dynamics, and societal upheaval, and it highlights the complexities and transformations in women's roles throughout history.
The revised edition includes a new introduction and epilogue discussing the impact of growing gender equality and rising economic inequality on modern family life, marriage, and male-female relationships.
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