Socialism and the family by H. G. Wells
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"Socialism and the family" by H. G. Wells is a sociopolitical treatise written during the early 20th century. The book comprises two essays that explore the interaction of socialism with family life, particularly examining the implications of socialist principles on traditional family structures. Wells argues for the transformation of familial relationships and the responsibilities of parenthood within a socialist framework, seeking to redefine the family unit in the context of broader social
reform. In the first essay, Wells addresses the fundamental concept of socialism as a means to reorganize society, emphasizing the need for economic independence and the responsible citizenship of women, which stands in contrast to traditional patriarchal systems. In the second essay, he critiques the current state of family relationships and societal expectations, highlighting issues such as marital ownership and parental control over children. Wells articulates the evolving role of women and children, advocating for a family structure that reflects equality and shared responsibility, thereby framing socialism not as a mere economic shift but as a necessary evolution of human relationships and societal governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 08016488 |
| Title | Socialism and the family |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 48.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Socialism |
| Subject | Families |
| Subject | Middle class |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61347 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 228 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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