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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... economic events or circumstances suchas bankruptcy, crop failure, or theslave owner's death often ledto thesaleof ... economic situation was tenuous. While women may havebeen able to secure domestic positions; men were oftenunable to ...
... Economic factors directly contribute to family outcomes. Increased unemployment among African American menhas been ... economic hardship and discrimination led to African American femaleheaded families, rather thanAfrican American ...
... economic courses inpublic schools and colleges. The purposeof such courseswere to teach women how to prepare food and assume the responsibilityfor the care of thehouse and family. In1994, the American Home Economics Association ...
... economic and childrelated issueswere usually settled as part of a couple's divorce agreement, but now the decision todivorce came first, with those issues litigated later.The era's focus onjustice and equality opened up more economic ...
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