Family values

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family values
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beliefs, principles, or ideals considered important or desirable within a family unit, often related to ethics, traditions, or behavior
suburban
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relating to or characteristic of suburbs, typically residential areas outside of city centers
prevalent
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widespread or commonly occurring; existing or happening frequently or in many places
spawned
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produced or generated, often in large quantities or as a result of a particular event or process
mainstay
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something that is relied upon as a fundamental or essential part of something else; a central or indispensable element
emotional bonds
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connections or attachments formed between individuals based on feelings of affection, care, or shared experiences
dynamics
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the forces or factors that contribute to the behavior or development of a system, group, or relationship; the way in which elements interact within a situation
unfair balance of power
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a situation in which one party or group possesses significantly more influence, control, or authority than others, often resulting in injustice or inequality
the male fantasy
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a collective idea or desire typically associated with men, often involving themes of power, conquest, or idealized masculinity
familial responsibility
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duties or obligations that individuals have towards their family members, often involving care, support, or protection
be predicated
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to be based on or depend on a particular condition, assumption, or set of circumstances
the groundhog’s day cycle
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a repetitive or monotonous pattern of events or experiences, likened to the premise of the film "groundhog day," where the protagonist relives the same day over and over
at the crux
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at the most important or crucial point; the central or essential issue
homemaking
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the activities involved in creating and maintaining a home environment, including cooking, cleaning, and caring for family members
treated with contempt
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regarded with disdain, disrespect, or scorn; treated as unworthy or inferior
sardonically
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in a mocking or cynical manner; characterized by scornful or ironic humor
uphold the values
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to maintain or support the principles, beliefs, or standards considered important or desirable within a particular group or society
to harken
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to listen attentively or pay heed to something, often with a sense of nostalgia or anticipation
ineptitude
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lack of skill, competence, or effectiveness in performing tasks or duties; incompetence
saliently
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in a striking or prominent manner; noticeably or conspicuously
blatantly negligent
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clearly and openly failing to exercise proper care or attention; recklessly or heedlessly disregarding responsibility
to shoulder the weight
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to bear or assume responsibility for a difficult or burdensome task or situation
prototypical
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characteristic of an original or typical example; embodying the essential features or qualities of a particular type or category
undying devotion
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unwavering or eternal loyalty, commitment, or affection; steadfast dedication that endures over time
reproductive labor
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the work necessary to the reproduction of human life — not only having and raising children but also caring for people and attending to their physical, psychic and spiritual well-being
warped psyche
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a distorted or abnormal mental state characterized by unusual or unhealthy patterns of thinking, feeling, or behavior
balanced marital roles
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equitable distribution of responsibilities and duties within a marriage, ensuring fairness and equality between partners
constantly putting out one’s fires
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always dealing with someone else's problems, challenges, or crises, often without respite or support from others
menial household tasks
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routine or repetitive chores or duties associated with maintaining a household, often perceived as unskilled or low-status
vestigial
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relating to a structure or behavior that is no longer functional or necessary, but which remains as a remnant of an earlier stage of development
aberration
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a departure from what is normal, typical, or expected; a deviation from the usual course
ramification
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a consequence or result of an action or decision, often with far-reaching or complex implications
anachronistic
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belonging to a time period other than the present; out of date or out of place in the current era
to blunder
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to make a careless or foolish mistake; to act clumsily or ineptly
reductive idea of women
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an oversimplified conception of women that fails to recognize their complexity, diversity, or full humanity
rapturous laughter
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uncontrollable or ecstatic laughter, often expressing intense joy, amusement, or delight
in a flippant manner
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in a casually disrespectful or unserious way; lacking proper seriousness or respect
eye candy
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something visually appealing or attractive, often used to describe people or objects admired for their aesthetic qualities
to cobble together cash
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to gather or assemble money from various sources in a haphazard or makeshift manner
to prey on
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to exploit or take advantage of someone or something, often in a predatory or harmful manner
crippling effects
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severe or disabling consequences that significantly impair or hinder one's ability to function or succeed
all in all
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considering everything; taking everything into account; on the whole
out of touch
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unaware of or insensitive to current trends, attitudes, or realities; lacking understanding or connection with contemporary society
low-brow
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appealing to or associated with popular or unsophisticated tastes, often characterized by simple or vulgar content
a pellucid warning
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a clear and easily understood cautionary message or indication of potential danger

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