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FamiliesonTelevision.pptxFamilies on Television: Now and Then
By: Caitlin estlow
Research Questions
How have families changed on television?
Have they changed that much over the years?
Compare and contrast through coding (The Brady Bunch and Modern Family)
Changes in family structure
The Brady Bunch was our first look at a non traditional family.
Mike and Carol had children from previous relationships.
They then move in together to create this blended family.
This was one of the first shows that showed blended families and the idea that you could love again after divorce or being a widow.
Changes in family structure
Modern family is just that, a modern day family.
There are a number different blended families from a homosexual couple, step kids, mixed ethnicities under one roof.
Modern family shows us how far we have come as a society.
Spousal interaction
Even spousal interaction is different from 1970 to now.
Carol Brady was very sweet and traditional mom.
I don’t think we ever witnessed Carol arguing with Mike.
The Brady’s were happy go lucky.
Minimal issues.
Spousal Interaction
Modern families is very different from the Brady Bunch.
Times have changed very much from 1970 to now.
Modern family shows modern issues.
Spouses argue.
Some episodes are even based around spousal conflict.
Women take on husband like characteristics. (Claire being a CEO)
Parenting techniques
Parenting and children have changed over the years.
The worst thing that happened in the Brady Bunch was Cindy’s doll went missing.
Mike and Carol did not point fingers and let the kids figure out what happened to the missing doll.
This then turned into an empowering and learning moment for the kids.
Parenting techniques
Modern family is a little different when it comes to parenting.
Peer-ing was introduced early on by Phil Dunphy. The idea behind this is act like a parent talk like a peer.
Parents need “me time”.
Children have changed over the years. There is more issues like drugs, sex, and attitudes.
Modern family addresses these issues with relatable scenarios.
relationships
Mike and Carol were a seemingly perfect couple.
A great chemistry.
Effortlessly parenting biological kids and step kids.
Relationships
Families on TV: Now and then
Analyze a contemporary show to the Brady bunch
Characteristics that can be compare
Occupations
Ages
Race
Lifestyles
Relationships with others
conclusion
Diverse family structures in Modern Family.
Families have changed with time.
Blended families.
