Houwink ten Cate, Lotte - The myth of the family

The Myth of the Family

Summary:

In "The Myth of the Family," Lotte Houwink ten Cate examines the traditional image of the family and its impact on our society. She questions the idealization of the nuclear family and the pressure placed upon it. The book offers a critical analysis of the history of the family, the role of the state, and the influence of feminist insights. Houwink ten Cate advocates for a more diverse and inclusive vision of the family, in which love, care, and security are no longer dependent on a specific form of family structure.

Themes:

• Family and Society: The book explores the relationship between the family and broader society.
• Feminism: Houwink ten Cate uses a feminist perspective to deconstruct the myth of the family.
• Social Change: The book advocates for a more inclusive and diverse vision of the family.

Relevant Tags:

sociology, feminism, family, society, social change, social criticism

Title:

The Myth of the Family

Author:

Lotte Houwink ten Cate

Number of pages:

112

Publisher:

Uitgeverij Pluim

Paperback

ISBN:

9789493339699