What makes a family? Let’s look at the definitions of family. According to the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary online, a family has many definitions, but 5 (a) sounds like more of what the traditional thinking has been ;
5 a: the basic unit in society traditionally consisting of two parents rearing their children; also: any of various social units differing from but regarded as equivalent to the traditional family <a single-parent family>
Well, that’s what many people have long thought about what a family is.
Now, in the 21st Century, there seems to be evolution of society’s definition of ‘family’. For example, an article by Katherine Schulten, in the New York Times blog , ‘How Do You Define Family?’, refers to a study by Pew Reasearch Center on seven trends of new definitions of ’family’ on the horizon;
more unmarried couples raising children;more gay and lesbian couples raising children; more single women having children without a male partner to help raise them; more people living together without getting married; more mothers of young children working outside the home; more people of different races marrying each other; and more women not ever having children.
Wait, back up! This post is about Joshua Tree Gay Pride being held June 11, 2011! Oh, o.k. I got it now. The theme this year of the Joshua Tree Gay Pride event is “Love Makes A Family”! Now, that is very simply stated what a family is made of, LOVE! Mike Lipsitz is inviting everyone June 11, 2011 to Joshua Tree Gay Pride “family friendly” events being held at the Art Queen Complex, located at 61855 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree Ca., 92252.
Solar flares are acting up! Check back later as updates will be posted, but be sure to attend the Joshua Tree Gay Pride on June 11, 2011!
Anonymous
