“Personal change, growth, development, identity formation--these tasks that once were thought to belong to childhood and adolescence alone now are recognized as part of adult life as well. Gone is the belief that adulthood is, or ought to be, a time of internal peace and comfort, that growing pains belong only to the young; gone the belief that these are marker events--a job, a mate, a child--through which we will pass into a life of relative ease.”
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Lillian B. Rubin
Lillian B. Rubin was a prominent American author in the field of sociology and women's studies, recognized for her influential works that delved into the complexities of gender, family, and society. Born on January 13, 1924, Rubin's career spanned several decades, during which she published numerous books and articles. She was a key figure in the development of feminist sociology, challenging and expanding traditional sociological theories. more
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