The Social History of the American Family: An EncyclopediaMarilyn J. Coleman, Lawrence H. Ganong The American family has come a long way from the days of the idealized family portrayed in iconic television shows of the 1950s and 1960s. The four volumes of The Social History of the American Family explore the vital role of the family as the fundamental social unit across the span of American history. Experiences of family life shape so much of an individual’s development and identity, yet the patterns of family structure, family life, and family transition vary across time, space, and socioeconomic contexts. Both the definition of who or what counts as family and representations of the "ideal" family have changed over time. Features:
The Social History of the American Family is an ideal reference for students and researchers who want to explore political and social debates about the importance of the family and its evolving constructions.
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... behavior is private. Because thisvalue iswidely held in our culture,this, too, makes the study of families ... behavior” in family life.Some subject matter isnearly impossible toobserve directly, such as sexual behavior, andso scholars ...
... behavior of their parents' relationship together, for instance, and parentsare unaware of all that transpires between their children when they are not around. Thisalso makes family study complicated. Inaddition, each family member ...
... Behavior in the HumanMale, thefirst “KinseyReport,” based onextensive interviews with American men; itreveals thatthe actual sexual behavior ofmen, including married men, isfar different fromthe idealof monogamy, and that a surprising ...
... behavior— and have developed family strengthening initiatives tohelp family members reducethe likelihood and impact ofthese difficulties.Conflict involving adolescents cantake manyforms, and parent–adolescent disagreement and other ...
... behavior displayed by peersisa significant predictor of adolescent substanceuse, family factors suchas parental monitoring and supervision have beenshown to play an importantrole in buffering these peer influences. Herethe significant ...
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