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Family structures have always adapted to changing circumstances from "summary" of The Way We Never Were by Stephanie Coontz
Throughout history, families have constantly been forced to adjust to the ever-changing circumstances that surround them. This ability to adapt is what has allowed families to survive and thrive in the face of challenges that range from economic downturns to wars to social upheavals. The notion that there is one "traditional" family structure that has remained constant over time is simply a myth that ignores the reality of how families have always evolved in response to the world around them. In the past, families were often large and multigenerational, with extended relatives living together under one roof. This was not necessarily out of a sense of tradition or nostalgia, but rather out of practical necessity. In an era where there were no social safety nets or government assistance programs, families had to rely on each other for support and survival. As economic circumstances changed, so too did family structures, with the rise of the nuclear family becoming more prevalent as industrialization took hold and p...
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