Portrayal of Families and Relationships
As societal-norms evolve, a variety of popular entertainment media (books, movies, TV shows, etc.) feature stories of characters who are a part of traditional and non-traditional family or relationship structures. Examples include but are not limited to: traditional families, cohabitation, single-parent households, blended families, same-sex couples, and grandparents as the primary care-givers for their grandchildren.
In a 3-page paper, written in APA format using proper spelling/grammar, address the following:
- Describe a book, movie, or TV show that you are familiar with which features characters in families or personal relationships.
- Select at least two families/relationships from your chosen story and explain the relationship characteristics and dynamics between individuals.
- Apply terminology presented within the module when analyzing the relationships. Be sure to include APA citations for any resources you used as references.
Requirements: 3 paged paper
Answer preview
The family structure has completely evolved over the last decade. The traditional family setup does not define the standards of a family anymore, and various changes in the family structure have occurred (Edwards, 2010). The show “Modern Family” is a significant indication of this change in the family structure.
“Modern Family” is a show that premier in 2009 and follows three families that are all related and interact with each other. The family revolves around nuclear, blended, and same-sex families who are interrelated through Jay Pritchet and his children. The families include Jay Pritchett and his two children Mitchell and Claire, from his previous marriage (Levitan, Morton,
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