정상가족 담론의 고착과 가족 유연성 담론 확산의 동시성 : TV 다큐멘터리의 가족 재현을 중심으로

초록

The concept of a conventional family and its composition in South Korea have changed rapidly as it has undergone compressed modernity for national economic growth. As the need for increased awareness of diverse families and welfare policies to accommodate them has grown, the media has begun to portray types of families departing from the traditional family ideology, contributing to a shift in public perception. The media serves as a key medium that captures the mainstream family discourse in contemporary society. Therefore, this study examined the media representation of families previously considered abnormal, focusing on changes in the Korean family discourse. To do so, we utilized a narrative analysis to observe and analyze contemporary families in TV documentaries, with a specific focus on the discourse on family flexibility. As a result, we found a shift towards viewing pure love as an essential aspect of contemporary families. Thus, we should focus on the idea that the essence of family lies in the desire for having their own close and trustworthy relationships. Based on this, we suggest that the ways to embrace Korean families should be considered in terms of both structural and cultural backgrounds.

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