If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of “the nuclear family,” it’s a huge sociopolitical talking point (especially of late) that basically means a husband, a wife, two kids, a dog, and some cool appliances — probably in the exurbs. In the idealized nuclear family, the wife doesn’t work outside of the home. That used to be a much bigger chunk of the Ame…
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