02369cam a22003373u 4500 61347 UtSlPG 20260610134420.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 08016488 UtSlPG en iso639-1 HX Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946 Socialism and the family Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-02-09 Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Socialism and the family" by H. G. Wells is a sociopolitical treatise written during the early 20th century. The book comprises two essays that explore the interaction of socialism with family life, particularly examining the implications of socialist principles on traditional family structures. Wells argues for the transformation of familial relationships and the responsibilities of parenthood within a socialist framework, seeking to redefine the family unit in the context of broader social reform. In the first essay, Wells addresses the fundamental concept of socialism as a means to reorganize society, emphasizing the need for economic independence and the responsible citizenship of women, which stands in contrast to traditional patriarchal systems. In the second essay, he critiques the current state of family relationships and societal expectations, highlighting issues such as marital ownership and parental control over children. Wells articulates the evolving role of women and children, advocating for a family structure that reflects equality and shared responsibility, thereby framing socialism not as a mere economic shift but as a necessary evolution of human relationships and societal governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Socialism Families Middle class https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61347 102173 102173