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Klappentext This book, the first in the series Social Worlds from the Inside Out, introduces undergraduates to the study of the family (one of the largest courses taken on sociological institutions) through a series of original chapters commissioned for this volume. The book presents the social world of the family "from the inside out" through the lived experiences of its participants, thereby supplementing core texts for this course with multi-faceted descriptions ofreal-life experiences. Zusammenfassung Part of the "Social Worlds from the Inside Out" series, this book introduces undergraduates to the study of the family. It presents the social world of the family "from the inside out" through the lived experiences of its participants, thereby supplementing core texts for this course with multi-faceted descriptions of real-life experiences. Inhaltsverzeichnis Contributors Introduction PART I: COUPLES 1. "I'm excited to be married, but...": Romance and Realism in Marriage 2. Making Sense of "Husbands" and "Wives" 3. The Everyday Meaning of Marital Equality PART II: PARENTS AND KIDS 4. Being a Good Parent 5. Keeping Tabs on Teenagers 6. Kids, Cars, and Family Life 7. Sissy Boy, Progressive Parents PART III: REARRANGEMENTS 8. Couples Facing Divorce 9. Children's Stories of Divorce 10. Stepfathers and the Family Dance