The Social Family: Sociality and the Ethics of Supporting Families

This book argues for an inclusive definition of the family that recognizes diverse caregiving relationships and outlines distinct familial and governmental obligations based on a taxonomy of needs. In doing so, it de-emphasizes marriage, biological ties, or shared values as the basis for familial relationship in social and legal contexts.

Author Laura Kane reconceives the family as a unique social group centered on providing intimate care for the mutual flourishing of all its members, regard...