The return of the extended family
Article Abstract:
Prolonged stay within the family domain has its economic, social and intellectual benefits. The concept of privacy or independence has become so important for Americans that they have overlooked the benefits of being with one's family. The extended family as a group should be supported by the state.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1992
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The father fixation
Article Abstract:
Social scientist deny the claim of family values crusaders that social decline is due to the breakdown of the heterosexual nuclear family. They say that the quality of family relationships and resources is more significant than the gender of family members or family structure.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1996
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The new family values
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The 1990s is ushering a change in the culture and values of people from expressive individualism toward family obligation and commitment. One contributory factor to this shift in orientation is the changing life cycle of many baby boomers.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1993
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