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Postwar realities changed the American family during the 1950s. Women especially were impacted by these changes. Describe the stereotypical 1950s family, the changes, and explain why those changes took place. What have been the long-term impacts of the changing family?
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Running Head: AMERICAN FAMILY DURING 1950S
The Stereotypical 1950s Family and the Changes
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The post-WWII experience changed the American family during the 1950s with women
being the most faceted. The stereotypical 1950s family emphasized the significance of marriage
and the role of a nuclear family. However, the housing shortage and austerity caused by the great
depression forced people to live with extended families (Schulte, 2014). The sharing of houses
led to intergenerational conflicts and marital crisis. The 1950s ...
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