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Socialism And The Family (1908)

Socialism And The Family (1908)

Wells, Herbert George

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ISBN10: 1165467720
ISBN13: 9781165467723
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 66
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Socialism and the Family is a book written by Herbert George Wells in 1908 that explores the relationship between socialism and the family unit. Wells argues that the traditional family structure is incompatible with the socialist ideology, which seeks to establish a cooperative and equal society. He suggests that the family unit perpetuates inequality and reinforces the capitalist system by passing down property and wealth from generation to generation.Wells proposes that the socialist solution to this problem is to abolish the family as a private institution and replace it with a communal system that prioritizes the needs of the collective over those of the individual. He advocates for the establishment of communal nurseries, kitchens, and living spaces where individuals can share resources and responsibilities.The book also examines the role of women in the socialist movement and argues that they should be granted equal rights and opportunities in all aspects of society. Wells believes that the liberation of women is essential to achieving a truly egalitarian society.Overall, Socialism and the Family is a thought-provoking and controversial work that challenges traditional notions of family and advocates for radical social change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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