Evolving Family and Work Dynamics

This chapter examines the evolving landscape of family life and employment, particularly how working mothers today engage more meaningfully with their children than those in the past. It challenges nostalgic views of earlier decades by presenting data on leisure time and shifts in living standards, while also analyzing the impacts of historical economic events. Additionally, the chapter critiques the narrative surrounding manufacturing job losses, emphasizing the roles of automation and technological change in shaping today's labor market.