Grappling with the ways in which and to what extent societal constructs and norms influence our identities across time, the concept of family is a lens to discover how the age-old concept endures, clashes, and adapts within a constantly changing society.

What does family mean today? What has it meant throughout the past? Have families served as tools for reinforcing societal norms, encouraging individuality, or something in between? How does intersectionality impact family dynamics?

Read on to see how the past, present, and future of families provide insight on these questions.

Katie Fullerton, 2024