"What we call normal is nothing more than a construct of power—defined by those in control"
Inspired by
Michel Foucault
Conceptual representation of shifting norms
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The lessons contained in this open educational resource examine deep-rooted ideals surrounding what society considers a normal family.
Over the course of five lessons, we invite you to explore and examine the profound effects of racism, cultural bias, and inequality on families who exist outside societal norms and ideals.
Our goal is to foster understanding and critical thinking, offering five (5) key lessons that delve into the complexities of racism, cultural bias, and inequality and their impact on families who exist outside societal norms.
By adding images of traditional, modern, same-gender, and multigenerational families, this collection challenges the idea that there is a single, normal way to be a family. Instead, it highlights the adaptability of family bonds, showing that they are not confined by biology or tradition but grow and change based on love, circumstance, and choice.
Rather than asking what a family is, the more meaningful question is:
Who gets to define it?