The traditional nuclear family model is not a universal standard from "summary" of The Way We Never Were by Stephanie Coontz
Throughout history, the idea of a traditional nuclear family has been idealized and portrayed as the norm in society. However, a closer examination reveals that this model is not as universal as commonly believed. Different cultures and time periods have had varying family structures and dynamics that do not necessarily fit the mold of the traditional nuclear family. In reality, the traditional nuclear family with a breadwinning father, homemaking mother, and children living together under one roof is a relatively recent development. Before the industrial revolution, families often lived in extended households with multiple generations living together. In some cultures, families were organized around kinship networks rather than the nuclear family unit. Mo...
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