Stephanie Coontz

Stephanie Coontz is a well-known American author and historian, recognized for her research on family dynamics, marriage, and gender roles in society. She teaches at The Evergreen State College and has written several influential books, including "Marriage, a History" and "The Way We Never Were." Coontz explores how societal changes over time have shaped our understanding of relationships, highlighting the differences between past and present views on family life. Her work emphasizes the complexity of family structures and challenges traditional perspectives on marriage and family formation.