Where does the Nuclear Family Come From?

The video explores the concept of the nuclear family, its historical context, and its perceived ideal status in American culture. It delves into diverse family structures across different cultures and time periods, highlighting the influence of marriage customs and legal changes on family definitions. The rise of the nuclear family in the US during the 1950s is analyzed, along with contemporary shifts in family structures and legal recognitions. The video emphasizes the evolving nature of families and the power to define family for oneself.

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