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LoC No.: 23005607

Title: The family and its members

Series Title: Lippincott's family life series

Note: Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Family and Its Members" by Anna Garlin Spencer is a sociological analysis written in the early 20th century. The work explores the evolution and significance of the family unit in modern society while addressing the changes needed to adapt it to contemporary social demands. Spencer examines the roles of various family members, especially in light of emerging ideals around gender equality and individual rights, emphasizing the need for adjustments to preserve the family as a vital social institution. At the start of the text, Spencer outlines her intention to analyze the family structure and its functions within society today. She identifies the family as a crucial social unit, characterized by the monogamic relationship between one man and one woman, and asserts its importance in nurturing future generations. The opening chapter introduces key themes, including the historical evolution of familial roles, the ideal of equality between men and women, and the social responsibilities parents carry in raising children. Spencer argues for a balanced approach that respects individual aspirations while fostering a strong family environment, hinting at the complexities and challenges the family faces in the modern world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Spencer, Anna Garlin, 1851-1931

EBook No.: 20645

Published: Feb 21, 2007

Downloads: 145

Language: English

Subject: Families

LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-10T07:50:18Z The family and its members

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 23005607

Title: The family and its members

Series Title: Lippincott's family life series

Note: Reading ease score: 51.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Family and Its Members" by Anna Garlin Spencer is a sociological analysis written in the early 20th century. The work explores the evolution and significance of the family unit in modern society while addressing the changes needed to adapt it to contemporary social demands. Spencer examines the roles of various family members, especially in light of emerging ideals around gender equality and individual rights, emphasizing the need for adjustments to preserve the family as a vital social institution. At the start of the text, Spencer outlines her intention to analyze the family structure and its functions within society today. She identifies the family as a crucial social unit, characterized by the monogamic relationship between one man and one woman, and asserts its importance in nurturing future generations. The opening chapter introduces key themes, including the historical evolution of familial roles, the ideal of equality between men and women, and the social responsibilities parents carry in raising children. Spencer argues for a balanced approach that respects individual aspirations while fostering a strong family environment, hinting at the complexities and challenges the family faces in the modern world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Spencer, Anna Garlin, 1851-1931

EBook No.: 20645

Published: Feb 21, 2007

Downloads: 145

Language: English

Subject: Families

LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:20645:3 2007-02-21T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Spencer, Anna Garlin en urn:lccn:23005607 1