Sustenance Giver Duty explores the pivotal role of male economic provision in shaping social stability prior to the mid-20th century. This book uniquely links wage patterns, economic structures, and the male provider ideology to familial and societal well-being. It argues that a man's ability to financially support his family was not just a personal responsibility but a cornerstone of social order. For instance, fluctuations in male earning power directly impacted family life and social cohesion, challenging simplistic views of traditional family structures.
The book examines the period before 1950, a time marked by industrialization, the Great Depression, and two World Wars, all of which significantly shaped wage dynamics and social expectations. It analyzes how wages were determined, the disparities across different occupations, and the influence of economic cycles on earning potential. Using historical wage data, census records, and sociological studies, the book progresses by first introducing core concepts, then analyzing the evolution of wage patterns, the forces reinforcing male provider ideology, and the relationship between economic stability and social order.
