The Two-Parent Privilege with Melissa Kearney
from Life and Books and Everything
In this episode, Kevin talks with Melissa Kearney, professor of economics at the University of Maryland, about her new book, The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind (University of Chicago Press, 2023). What is so great about being raised by two parents? When did marriage become a significant cause (and effect) of class distinctions? What can be done to restore the importance of marriage? How can we normalize the two-parent home without stigmatizing single mothers? Listen in as Kevin and Melissa tackle these questions, and many others, in this fascinating discussion about the economics of marriage. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:25 A Little About Melissa 7:55 The Two-Parent Privilege 26:45 Sponsor Break | Crossway 27:10 Charts, Numbers, and Trends 43:30 Sponsor Break | Desiring God 43:55 Social Norms 56:50 What’s Coming Up? 58:00 Until Next Time Books & Everything: The Two-Parent Privilege: How Americans Stopped Getting Married and Started Falling Behind Ministry in the New Realm: A Theology of 2 Corinthians Foundations for Lifelong Learning: Education in Serious Joy
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