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Lädt ... The Marriage Problem: How Our Culture Has Weakened Familiesvon James Q. Wilson
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Marriage, the emotional core and social foundation of our culture, is under attack. Profound changes in our values have eroded family life to a degree that degrades the very integrity of our society. This devastation takes many forms, says the renowned scholar, James Q. Wilson: the proliferation of cohabitation instead of formal marriage, the steep increase in single and teenage parents, and the rising divorce rate. Behind these diverse forces, Wilson draws on meticulous research to identify two underlying causes of this destruction: the rise of individualism and the consequences of slavery. Unafraid to contradict conventional wisdom, Wilson provides ample evidence that marriage benefits all parties, husbands, wives and, especially, children. An important and persuasive book, The Marriage Problem is a clarion call to rebuild the family, and society, by having a solid marital structure at its core. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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 Google Books — Lädt ...GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)306.85Social sciences Social Sciences; Sociology and anthropology Culture and Institutions Marriage and Parenting FamilyKlassifikation der Library of Congress [LCC] (USA)BewertungDurchschnitt: (3.67)
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Some people claim that this book is anti-feminist. I wouldn't really call it that. I would say that the stats (especially 20 years ago) just didn't point in the direction that the feminists wanted. And the research is quite thorough. He doesn't really just look at one side. He always looks at both sides and then provides the most recent or most solidly supported scholarly research. The book is definitely dated(updating the stats on Hispanic culture may be needed) but, when compared with more recent work like [b:Marriage and Caste in America: Separate and Unequal Families in a Post-Marital Age|773464|Marriage and Caste in America Separate and Unequal Families in a Post-Marital Age|Kay S. Hymowitz|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348633250i/773464._SY75_.jpg|759515], you can see where we've ended up.
However, where Wilson succeeds in comparison to the latter is in his answer to the "why" question. Hymowitz does a good job explaining what, and how, and a potential solution, but Wilson really delves into the reasoning behind current actions and explores the history of marriage in Western, Eastern, and Southern cultures. I also loved his treatment of racism and its effects.
Worth the read. Gives me higher hopes for his other books. (