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Stephanie Coontz

(1944) Sociologist United States

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Stephanie Coontz explains that a low test score can be a needed wake‑up call for a college freshman. She says no‑fault divorce was created to cut down on lying in court, and that giving people living‑wage jobs and fair school funding can make delaying kids a smarter choice. She also warns that over‑protective parenting can breed entitlement.

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Stephanie Coontz is a sociologist from the United States, best known for Marriage, a history.

Quick Facts About Stephanie Coontz

Born
August 31, 1944
Nationality
United States
Profession
Sociologist
Notable works
Marriage, a history

About Stephanie Coontz

Stephanie Coontz is an American author, historian, and faculty member at Evergreen State College. She teaches history and family studies and is Director of Research and Public Education for the Council on Contemporary Families, which she chaired from 2001 to 2004. Coontz has authored and co-edited several books about the history of the family and marriage. She is featured in Monogamish, 2017 a documentary exploring contemporary attitudes toward monogamy, marriage, and alternative relationship structures within American society.

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