Family myths in romantic fiction.
Three types of myths frequently appearing in contemporary romantic fiction deal with traditional family values, spousal relationships, and love. Several myths belonging to each type are illustrated and analyzed. It is argued that by naturalizing some behaviors and idealizing others, romantic novels not only may indoctrinate their readers with a patriarchal ideology but also may inculcate upon them pathogenic family processes.
Kramer
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Department of Psychology, University of Southampton.
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D005190:Family; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008091:Literature; D008297:Male; D012723:Sex; D012945:Social Values; D013240:Stereotyping