Ironically, the COG, and other Pentecostal denominations, have become mirrors of a certain American sub-culture (Evangelical middle-class, etc.) rather than a contrast society. In that, we have upheld a middle-class ideal: the woman’s place is in the home. The luxury of staying at home was not one afforded most early to mid-century Pentecostals. Rodney Clapp’s book, Families at the Crossroads, is helpful on this as is an article by David Roebuck and Karen Mundy.