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Tessa Monterville
Sociology of the Simpsons
4/6/04

The definition of what consitutes a "family" has definitely
changed over time. Usually, what constitutes making up a family is relative to a specific culture, but as always, there are exceptions to the rule. Ever since the golden age of television had sprung upon American culture, it has tried to mimic the "ideal" American family through it's programming. Even as early as the 1950's, television producers made
programming that would represent what exactly the ideal American family was.
Take for example the show "Leave It to Beaver". There was a father figure, his job, or
responsibility rather, was to financially support the family, while being an exemplary father to his children. The mother on the other hand, was solely responsible for being a typical housewife, while not neglecting the rearing of her children. The children did not have any real responsibility, but they respected their parents and attempted......

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