Marriage and Capitalism
In this week's episode of Capitalism Hits Home, Dr. Fraad explores the global shift in household structures, which stands in stark contrast to traditional marriage norms. As the fundamental unit for creating and sustaining human life, the family is undergoing profound transformations. Just as the nuclear family once replaced the feudal family, new and diverse family structures are now emerging in place of the nuclear model, as marriage declines and new patterns of child-rearing and family formation take root.