Cherlin longs for a time where people were not considered equal. Though the economy may have been better, we as a human race have come so far socially that it is ridiculous for Cherlin to believe this country peaked in the mid 20th century, from 1945 to 1975. However, this can only be thought to be true from the perspective of a heterosesxual white male during this time, as they were looked at with much more respect and authority than any other Americans. Cherlin’s view of the world seems very close-minded, as he puts what was not even a very great time in United States history for most people on such a pedestal. This time period was less than ideal for most women, and all American citizens who were not white, especially those with a black …show more content…
Not only has technology made our lives so much easier, it has saved so much time doing jobs that were much more difficult to do in the past. Yes, this may have caused a decrease in the number of jobs available, but it has also done so much good for the world that Cherlin failed to recognize. Such as the fact that communication has gotten much easier with the evolution of technology, as has research. The internet has provided people with access to countless sources, which allows people to learn much more than they ever could have before, with just a few clicks of a button. Also, people can stay in touch with others who are thousands of miles away, which they never could have done in the past. Cherlin even talks about the idea of masculinity, and brings it up in such a way that makes it obvious how ridiculously fragile it is. Perhaps Cherlin only longs for the mid 20th century because at this time men were regarded as the superior race. Cherlin made it very clear that he favored the idea of the male breadwinner family, where the men provided for the family and the women stayed at home and worked from there, taking care of the