The Status of the Family in Books for Young Children: A Survey of Literature Written during the 1970s.

Engel, Rosalind E.

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Publication Date: 1982-Mar

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The Status of the Family in Books for Young Children: A Survey of Literature Written during the 1970s.

Engel, Rosalind E.

Child Welfare, v61 n3 p143-52 Mar 1982

Provides plot summaries of books for young readers two to nine years of age that present images of different types of family life. Books about the origin and development of families, family roles and relationships, alternate caretakers as well as books focusing on nonsexist roles, and emotions are briefly described. (Author/RH)

Descriptors: Child Caregivers, Childrens Literature, Emotional Experience, Employed Parents, Extended Family, Family Relationship, Family Role, Latchkey Children, Nuclear Family, One Parent Family, Parent Role, Sex Stereotypes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom

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Language: English

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