All in the Family could be compared to the contemporary show, Modern Family. Both shows exhibit the American Family during their time periods. Also, both shows deal with issues that other shows dare not touch. The characters in Modern Family are centered around personas that some may feel uncomfortable with such as two gay men raising a child. In the episode of All in the Family that was shown in class, Archie and his family discussed human sexuality and how controversial the subject is. Modern Family is centered around controversial issues and family which is a similarity between the two.
Although All in the Family and Modern Family have many similarities they do have some differences. For instance, the issues are not always the same because there is about a 30-year time difference. Also, Modern Family always ends the show will a family hug showing that conflict has been resolved.
Some of the issues discussed in All in the Family that are not discussed in Modern Family are special to the time period. On All in the Family women’s equality is an issue. Archie’s wife stays at home and doesn’t work which is a persona created by the 1970’s. Today many families are set up where both parents are working and women’s equality is not an a conflict. Sexual orientation is an issue that All in Family touched on and seemed to be very controversial. Although, two of the characters in Modern Family are gay and have a child and there doesn’t seem to be as big of a problem. This is because times have changed and many people have become more accepting of the gay lifestyle. All in all, the shows are very similar and seem to have the same overall plot line.
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