How did the TV shows from past decades present marriage and family compared to today’s shows?
Graded Discussion: TV Shows and Families
Goal:
To analyze structures and functions of families as reflected in popular media during different decades.
Discussion Topic:
The social institutions of marriage and family have changed significantly over the past few decades. These changes are reflected in structure and function, gender roles and in the issues that face members of the family. Consider how classis and current television shows have played a role in showing us changing norms and values as they relate to family life in society.
This discussion will require you to review an episode of a current and past television show (1950s through the early 2000s) with a focus on marriage and/or family relationships. Provide a two paragraph summary that addresses any similarities or differences between the two shows based on the following factors:
1. Structure and Organization of the family: Example: Does the show feature a traditional nuclear family, step-family, single parent family?
2. Gender Roles: Example: Do both parents work outside of the home? Are household duties divided based on being male or female?
3. Topics addressed in the episode: Example: How are the topics discussed relevant to the decade?
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