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100 1 _aSpencer, Anna Garlin,
_d1851-1931
245 1 4 _aThe family and its members
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aLippincott's family life series
500 _aRelease date is 2007-02-21
508 _aProduced by Jeannie Howse and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFamilies
830 0 _aLippincott's family life series
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20645
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