Law and Society Ser.: House Rules : Changing Families, Evolving Norms, and ...

Name: Law and Society Ser.: House Rules : Changing Families, Evolving Norms, and ...
Brand: University of British Columbia Press

University of British Columbia Press

The paradigm of family has shifted rapidly and dramatically, from nuclear unit to diverse constellations of intimacy. At the same time, some norms resist change, such as women\u2019s continuing role as primary care providers despite their increased uptake of paid work. This tension between transformation and stasis in family arrangements has an impact on economic, emotional, and legal aspects of daily life.\nHouse Rules critically explores the intertwining of norms and laws that govern familial relationships. The authors in this incisive collection engage with four countries \u2013 Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Taiwan \u2013 and expose the ingrained and unsettled norms that affect families and the law\u2019s role in regulating them. \nOver recent decades, the law has struggled to adjust to\n\nHouse Rules\nChanging Families, Evolving Norms, and the Role of the Law\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal;