The Evolved Modern Views

     The "All in the family" episode we viewed was centered around Archie's bigoted views towards Mike's friend, Roger. Roger was more feminine than the men Archie usually surrounds himself with. This led to name calling such as "fairy" and "fag". In the 70's the idea of a person being a homosexual was less excepted. They were ostracized for displaying feelings that were different than the "norm" or usual actions of society.

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     Today America has become more accepting towards people's differences. We can see this with the most recent groundbreaking sit-com of the 2000's. Will and Grace. This show is actually centered around a homosexual male. It takes a comical but respectful light to being gay. Of course it had it's initial criticisms just like any other new product a consumer is exposed to. Viewers believe the show represented a limited view of the gay community and reinforced stereotypes when some felt it should be torn down. However as America evolved so did its perception of the show. Nominated for 83 Emmys, it's seen as the opening door for the string of gay-themed shows that followed after Will and Grace's popularity sprouted. It also became part of NBC's Must See TV line-up.

     Being gay is now branching closer to the norm of society. Now we see homosexual couples quiet often in the media and it's not given a second glance. If Archie was presently speaking his prejudiced opinions towards Roger. HE might be ostracized for disrespecting those who aren't that much different from everyone else. We see in this video clip below the modern more comical and light view of homosexuality in today's world mixed in with the prejudiced views of Archie.