Over the course of time, the traditional idea of American families has transformed by a large extent. The societal perspective of nuclear families has changed, and along with the change in perspective, the cultural beliefs have also evolved. Quite contextually to the present scenario of family structures in the modern American society, the popular sitcom series, Modern Family, portrays on the screen a contemporary view of the families in the American society. Nevertheless, the sitcom is not beyond the domain of stereotypes or institutionalized ideologies of gender roles in the society. Among the three families that are portrayed in Continue reading...