Introduction
The most traditional form of family is considered a traditional family – a civil or church marriage that unites a man and a woman by public opinion and the protection of the law. This form is most socially understandable and protects the rights of women and children more than other options, therefore, it is the most reasonable and preferable, at least from the point of view of public interests (Junová et al., 2020). Yet the traditional family has undergone numerous changes; for example, people decide to marry someone of their sex or have a family with no children.
Discussion
As society evolves, the notion of a traditional family will change. Primarily, it will concern cultural diversity – there will be more international marriages. This will lead to mixed families, which consist of different nationals, and it is difficult to tell the concrete origin of each member. Moreover, the diversity in genders will take a toll on traditional families. For example, in the U.S., it is allowed to marry a person of the same sex already, which is forbidden in many other countries (Junová et al., 2020). However, this influence may affect a different part of the world where the religious requirements are not strict.
Conclusion
Society is undergoing numerous changes in the family institution. Its primary adaptation could be introducing special kinds of marriages based on different cultures, genders, and other roles. For people who want to live together without getting married, there can be a specific name for a union (Junová et al., 2020). However, society cannot implement all changes at once due to the ever-changing nature of the family and social norms. It will definitely take time to adjust to the existing alterations, for instance, to one-sex marriage unless it is entirely accepted by all people.
Reference
Junová, I., Stašová, L., & Kraus, B. (2020). Contemporary family lifestyles in central and western Europe: Selected cases. Springer International Publishing.