Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Editorials & Other Articles

rampartd

(2,205 posts)

1. 1959

Reply to Celerity (Original post)

Mon Jul 7, 2025, 03:21 PM

Jul 7

before that most families would have been extended families. 3 or 4 generations in mutual support.

i'll listen again, but ms meade seems to have missed the profound transition to the nuclear family as standard form.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

1 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Margaret Mead explains why the family was entering a brave new world in this 1959 film [View all] Celerity Jul 7 OP

1959 rampartd Jul 7 #1