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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... Custody Sharia Law Shelters SheppardTowner Maternity and Infancy Protection Act of 1921 ShoppingCenters andMalls Sibling Rivalry SingleParent Families Skinner,B. F. Skype Slave Families Smart Marriages Conferences SoccerMoms ...
... Custody Standard North American Family Stepsiblings Toys Families and Culture Acculturation Almshouses Anorexia Arranged Marriage Assimilation AutomobilesBabyShowers BarMitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs Barbie Dolls Books, Adult Fiction Books ...
... Act Civil RightsAct of1964 Civil Unions Common Law Marriage Community Property Constitution, U.S. Covenant Marriage Curfews Custody and Guardianship Deadbeat Dads Defense of Marriage Act Domestic Partner Benefits DREAM.
... Custody Jurisdiction Act, which is adopted byall 50 states by1980; among other provisions,it requires that astate must honor a custody order issuedin anotherstate except under specific circumstances. 1970:According tothe U.S. Census ...
... custody, andcare may serve as animportant protective factor for children who areat risk,for the grandparents itactually becomes a health risk factor. Research indicates thatcustodial grandparenting is associated with increased ...
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