Families Today and Tomorrow: Post-Modern Family Condition, The
There is a growing trend away from a narrowly defined, one-size-fits-all model of the American family.
Families Today and Tomorrow: Stepfamilies
Given the number of divorces and remarriages that take place in the United States each year, stepfamilies have increasingly become a common family form in 21st century America. But as with families in general, there is n..
Family History: American Family Life in the Early to Mid-20th Century
American family life in the early to mid-20th century was shaped by two major events: the Great Depression and the Second World War. The so-called "traditional" American family of the Post-War years was actually a short-..
Family History: Changes in the American Family Since 1970
There has been an enormous shift in American family life since 1970. For example, childcare has become the most pressing problem in many American households, and gender roles have been substantially redefined. Many bel..
Family History: Family in Colonial America
In some ways, the family unit in colonial times played much the same role that it does today, but there are some notable differences. For example, the colonial era family took on many roles generally played today by pu..
Family History: Immigrant Experience in America
As the young, newly formed United States of America began to experience growth spurts, the steady influx of immigrants likewise accelerated. The experiences of U.S. immigrants have been varied, often along racial and et..
Family History: Modern Family Juggles Responsibilities
Parents in a modern day blended family juggle their parenting responsibilities with professional obligations.
Family Violence: Abuse Against Children
Children who live in homes where domestic violence is occurring are 15 times more likely to be physically abused or neglected themselves. DHHS receives approximately 3 million reports of child maltreatment each year, th..
Family Violence: Hidden Victims: Siblings and the Elderly
Certain victims of family abuse are referred to as "hidden," and receive little public attention. Violence between siblings is one such form. The stories of victims of sibling violence interviewed by researcher Vernon ..
Family Violence: Implementing Intervention Strategies
If violence has its grips on a family or a community, prevention is no longer enough; it is time to intervene. Shelters that house abused women and children and support groups combined with individual therapy can be ext..