Examples Of Family In The Media

Family is universal. That special bond shared with parents and siblings is shown by all ethnicities, ages, and social classes. Families are portrayed in the media, in a variety of ways. The media displays family in the media as well as couples and their journeys to their respective “happily-ever-afters”. In the categories of animated family, live family, reality family, couples, and non-related family, the media addresses social, race, and class issues. “Family Guy” is an example of an animated family. The show is centered around the life of Peter Griffin and his wife, Lois, and their three children and dog, Chris, Meg, Stewie, and Brian. The creator of this show, Seth MacFarlane, uses this show to satirically address issues such as the typical “American Nuclear family”, white privilege, and stereotypes surrounding other minor characters. On the surface, this family seems normal: a two-parent home with a firstborn boy complete with a dog. Upon deeper examination, they are very dysfunctional. Peter is a lazy

The show is centered around the lives of the Kardashian family as they juggle family and fame. Although the content will be tailored to make the family seem more dramatized, these people experience some of the same struggles as regular people. Sibling rivalries, outfit trouble, and self-hate/love are everyday struggles that everyone, regardless of social class, will experience. Although the Kardashians have many moral issues and are the show is generally cringe-inducing, they do constantly show that family is everything. From Kim’s constant change of boyfriends to Kourtney’s disputes with the father of her child to Rob coming back into the family, they are quick to band together against a common enemy and will forgive easily when being questioned about their love for each other. “While some of the antics […] are just for entertainment, the connection […] is something genuine”