“All in the Family” was a television show that easily related to its viewers while at the same time portrayed controversial views of various topics, specifically in the episode we watched, those pertaining to sexual orientation. The struggles and joys of the Bunker family in this sitcom can compare with those pertaining to the contemporary series “Modern Family.”
“All in the Family” and “Modern Family,” however, have differences that depict the separation and ideologies of dissimilar generations. While “All in the Family” shows the very beginnings of the acceptance of gayness, it seems as though the writers of “Modern Family” expect their viewers to have already acknowledged that is merely a way of living life. “Modern Family” does show controversial realities of our society; however, it differs than those shown in “All in the Family” because of the change in culture between generations.
These TV series are similar in that they relate to families of their time in the U.S. The characters in “All in the Family” must deal with living with each other on a day to day basis while trying to figure out who they are in the process. The much larger family shown in “Modern Family” must deal with the same issues and concerns including how to raise children, etc. Both shows take the audience on the characters’ life journey, allowing them to relate to and enjoy the ups and downs of family life.
Because of changes and culture and ideologies, each show dealt with different issues. “All in the Family,” like mentioned before, depicted gayness as a more controversial issue, and it also dealt with concerns of grown children living with their parents. “Modern Family” does have a gay couple; however, they are depicted much differently than those in “All in the Family.” “Modern Family” also portrays issues like older men marrying younger women, raising three very different children, and dealing with living closely to relatives.
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