Anxiety Quote by Sheila Kamerman
“The "family" has clearly emerged anew in the late 1970s as a central subject for discussion, debate, research and writing in bothscholarly and popular arenas. Anxiety over whether or not the family as a basic social institution is dying has diminished. In its stead has emerged a fairly broad consensus around the position that the family is "here to stay," but that it certainly is changing.”
About This Quote
The family remains a core social unit but is undergoing continual transformation rather than disappearing.
In simple terms: Family persists, evolves.
Key Takeaway
Family adapts, not extinct.
Themes
social change
family dynamics
cultural studies
modernity
institutional resilience
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
observational
theoretical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- policy debates
- media analysis
- public opinion surveys
Key Concepts
social institution
family structure
cultural discourse
Practical Applications
- sociological studies
- family counseling frameworks
Questions to Reflect On
- How do contemporary pressures reshape family roles?
- What indicators show family resilience?
