Entity: MODERN-FAMILY
A modern family typically refers to a group of people related by blood or marriage who embrace contemporary values and lifestyles, often breaking away from traditional norms.
MODERN-FAMILY
Etymology
The term 'modern family' combines the word 'modern,' meaning relating to the present time, with 'family,' a group of people related by blood or marriage.
Definition
A modern family is a group of individuals related by blood or marriage who embrace contemporary values and lifestyles, often breaking away from traditional norms.
Historical Context
In the past, families were typically structured around traditional gender roles and nuclear family units. However, with changing societal norms and values, modern families have evolved to encompass a wider range of family structures and dynamics.
Cultural Significance
Modern families reflect the changing social landscape and diversity of family structures in contemporary society. They often prioritize individual autonomy, equality, and inclusivity, challenging traditional notions of family.
Related Concepts
- Traditional family: Refers to the conventional nuclear family structure with a breadwinner father, homemaker mother, and their biological children.
- Non-traditional family: Includes families with diverse structures such as single-parent families, blended families, same-sex parent families, and chosen families.
See Also
A modern family is a group of individuals related by blood or marriage who embrace contemporary values and lifestyles, often breaking away from traditional norms.