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Pop Culture: The Breakdown Of Family

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Simply put, Pop Culture has changed the way family is seen. Many times what we se on television is breakdown of family structure and misrepresentation family life on display.
We see this everywhere we look and on primetime shows. Shows such as Modern family, Dr. Phil, reality television and more. In most cases there is a specific agenda being forced on everyone when we watch television. The lens in family is seen is based on our experiences; however, opinions, biased, and stereotypes regarding marriage family and relationships are promoted daily. Therefore, it is imperative to have a standard and guidelines used to evaluate what is being presented daily. Their are many theories as it pertains to marriage and families and how they function

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