Movies and television shows teach us what is considered ‘normal’ in our society. What does a ‘normal’ family look like, what does marriage look like, etc. In an essay, discuss several specific examples of films and television shows, focusing on either the topic of DIVORCE, or on SINGLE PARENTS. How is this topic generally presented in mainstream media – do you think that popular culture treats these issues appropriately, fairly or unfairly? I encourage you to look at specific examples from anywhere in the world, but try to compare older examples to more recent examples. How have common attitudes about this issue changed over time? Do you think that these films and shows reflect changing attitudes, or do you think that they also helped to change common attitudes?
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