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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... role intheir children's lives, manyneedsocial support and direction tohelp them in their roles. Consequences ofTeen Parenthood on Offspring Inaddition to the parenting consequences that arise from adolescent pregnancy, research ...
... role asa legal guardian,should the remarriage end in divorce or death of the residential biological parent. Some adoptions attempt to createa sense of belongingness. Legalname changes can foster a senseof family unity. Additionally ...
... Role ofAdvice Columns Advice columns can be traced back to 1660s England, when newspapers firstappeared. Advice columnists in England were called “agony aunts” because theydispensed comforting advice, much as a lovingaunt. From ...
... roles of husband andwife were oftenreversed. He also assertedthat this blackmatriarchy wasresponsible forsocial disorganization and that diminished black manhood wasassociated with both the absenceofstrong male role models and the ...
... role that faith playsin makingsense of theworld. For African Americans, the church has also servedas a means ... Roles;Slave Families; Fertility; Moynihan Report; Parenting; Parenting Styles; Working Mothers. Further Readings Billingsley ...
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