Apply a conflict-oriented and/or feminist perspective to the nuclear family. Discuss why the American idealization of the nuclear family may be problematic.

What will be an ideal response?


Varies. Should discuss mythology about the nuclear family--wasn't actually as common or long-standing as history seems to make it. Was not the case for working-class families and Black families. Also was repressive and patriarchal. Was shaped by postwar economy. Less viable as wages have declined.

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