Tuesday, November 13, 2012

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Popular American Television helps to shape our society's norms, expectations, and even relationships. Although it may not always be clear to viewers, we absorb the media's messages subconsciously and often act accordingly. It is critical that, as responsible viewers, we understand the affect that popular American Television can have on our society. One important relationship that may be heavily influence by popular Television is the Father-Son relationship. In order to determine the extent of American Television's influence on our society, specifically this relationship, we turn to reliable research and data collected by scholars. Furthermore, it is crucial that we investigate the messages that are conveyed on popular American Television programs and compare them with the relationships that are observed in our daily lives. Included, is an interesting excerpt of an interview with the popular American Television show, "Modern Family." The video highlights the interesting progression of the Father-Son relationship as witnessed on the show. It will be interesting to compare the show's depiction with what can be found in our own society.

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