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Some barriers to a national policy for the American family

International Journal of Family Therapy volume 3, pages 56–61 (1981)Cite this article

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This paper defines barriers to the creation of a comprehensive national family policy in the United States. These barriers appear to be intricate parts of the American ethos and ideology. The major conclusion of this paper is that the barriers to a national family policy can only be overcome after major changes in the nature of American society.

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  1. School of Social Work, Tulane University, 70118, New Orleans, Louisiana

    John T. Pardeck (Researcher for Region VI Child Welfare Training Center and Assistant Professor)

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Pardeck, J.T. Some barriers to a national policy for the American family. International Journal of Family Therapy 3, 56–61 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00936270

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Keywords

  • Health Psychology
  • Major Change
  • Social Issue
  • National Policy
  • Major Conclusion