This writing assignment is designed to ask you to think critically about the way in which families are formed and structural barriers they may face. Questions for you to consider include:
□ What type of families were represented in this book?
□ In what ways to they meet our understanding of what a family is?
□ What types of structural barriers did they face when forming their families?
□ In what ways did race, class, and heteronormativity shape these families?
□ To what lengths would you consider going through to form your own family? How would you be equipped to handle any of the challenges these families faced?
Defend and support your positions by relying on examples from readings and lectures. Cite specific examples from the Modern Families by Joshua Gamson
