The MENtalk perspective
The latest news and stories about sociology from MENtalk.news.
Family studies analyst Stephanie Coontz shows how nostalgia for the family of the '50s conceals current economic anxieties, while research highlights the importance of external social life and equity in couple relationships.
Dr. Jenn Gunsaullus describes her final conversation with her mother, who died in February 2026, ranging from a simple taste of ice cream to an “I love you”
Social analyst Stephanie Coontz explains how economic status and emotional expectations have transformed marriage into a partnership based on self-fulfillment rather than security.
