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The Changing Face of Family: Redefining Kinship in the 21st Century

by Anna Dalton

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Single-parent families, often led by women, face unique challenges, particularly economic hardship and social stigma. Meanwhile, LGBTQ+ families have fought for recognition and rights, demonstrating that love and care — not just biology — define a family. Blended families, created through remarriage, bring together children and adults from different previous relationships, requiring negotiation and emotional intelligence.

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These changes raise important questions: What makes a family? How do we define commitment, responsibility, and care? For many, the answer lies in emotional connection, mutual support, and shared values rather than legal or biological ties.

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