The reality of family life has always been more complicated than idealized portrayals from "summary" of The Way We Never Were by Stephanie Coontz
The image of the "ideal" family has been romanticized throughout history. From the 1950s nuclear family to the traditional gender roles of the past, society often holds onto these idealized portrayals as the standard to strive for. However, as Stephanie Coontz points out in her book "The Way We Never Were," the reality of family life has always been far more complex than these idealized images suggest. In reality, families have always faced a myriad of challenges and struggles that are often overlooked in idealized portrayals. Economic hardships, marital discord, and parenting difficulties have been common experiences for many families throughout history. These challenges are not always neatly resolved or easily overcome, as idealized ...
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