A History of Stepfamilies in Early America

Autor*innen

• Lisa Wilson

Parameter

• 172 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Geschichte
• Historische Romane

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Exploring the historical context of stepfamilies in America, this book delves into the colonial era, revealing how remarriage was often necessary due to war and disease. Lisa Wilson highlights the pressures faced by stepmothers and stepfathers, who were frequently viewed as unfit or unstable, particularly within white middle-class families. By examining both stereotypes and realities, the work uncovers the significant role stepfamilies played in shaping early domestic history in the United States.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Einband: Paperback