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Money, Power, and the Future of Family in America

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In their new book, Money and the New Politics of Creating Families, Ralph Richard Banks and Miriam J. Fischer argue that money and power are the dominant forces shaping family life in America today. They show how these forces are changing the way we think about family and its role in society.

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Banks and Fischer begin by tracing the history of family law in America. They show how the law has been used to define and protect the traditional family, consisting of a married couple and their children. However, they argue that this traditional family is no longer the norm in America. Today, there are many different types of families, including single-parent families, blended families, and childless couples. Banks and Fischer argue that the law needs to be updated to reflect these new realities.

In addition to the law, Banks and Fischer also discuss the role of money in shaping family life. They show how money can be used to create and maintain families, as well as to destroy them. They argue that the wealthy have a disproportionate amount of power when it comes to family matters, and that this power can be used to influence the law and public policy.

Banks and Fischer conclude by arguing that we need to create a new politics of creating families. They call for a politics that is based on equality, justice, and compassion. They believe that this new politics will help to create a more just and equitable society for all families.

Money and the New Politics of Creating Families is a timely and important book. It provides a valuable contribution to the debate about the future of family in America.

About the Authors

Ralph Richard Banks is a professor of law at Stanford Law School. He is the author of several books on family law, including Family Law and Gender and The Future of Family Law.

Miriam J. Fischer is a professor of sociology at the University of California, Berkeley. She is the author of several books on family and gender, including Rethinking the Family and The Work of Mothering.

Baby Markets: Money and the New Politics of Creating Families

4.3 out of 5