Families are the most basic social unit and the building blocks of society. Families play a vital role in social development, socialization, education, and values. This makes the study of families an important aspect of sociology. Complete the following steps as you reflect on the changes in family structure and roles. 1. Review the module resources. 2. Read Television and Family- The Portrayal of Family on Television 3. Watch o Traditional vs. Nontraditional Families in the US o The Evolution of the TV Family 1. How have traditional families changed? 2. Do you think they will continue to change and evolve as our society becomes more diverse? 3. How can society adapt to the new norms and trends we are seeing with families? APA 7 citation