History of the American Housewife and Nuclear Family with Lisa Selin Davis
Lisa Selin Davis, author and journalist. She has written two novels, BELLY and LOST STARS, and the nonfiction book TOMBOY: The Surprising History of Girls Who Dared to be Different. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Time and many other publications. HOUSEWIFE: Why Women Still Do It All and What to Do Instead is her latest book.
Lisa Selin Davis delves into her book, 'A Housewife: Why Women Still Do It All and What To Do Instead', examining the modern concept of housewives. She discusses its historical roots, its impact on families and policies, and shares her own challenges balancing career and family. Davis advocates for structural changes like universal childcare and paid family leave, alongside a societal shift towards valuing interdependence. She emphasizes community support in parenting, including the role of institutions like churches and mosques, stressing the need to redefine the American dream.
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