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“A two-parent family based on love and commitment can be a wonderful thing, but historically speaking the "two-parent paradigm" has left an extraordinary amount of room for economic inequality, violence and male dominance.”

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Stephanie Coontz

Stephanie Coontz is an American historian and author specializing in the history of gender, marriage, and the family. Her work explores the evolution of gender roles in modern society and how these changes affect individuals and society. more

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