... meet the criteria given by Murdock, the functions can also be met in families of whom are alternatives to his description. Gay families totally contradict Murdock's definition of family and to a certain extent offend it, as when he was alive, gay families were looked down upon. However I believe they do nurture the children, fulfil the functions mentioned by Murdock and do have ... in 19th century/20th century it was forbidden in some societies and gravely looked down on. Nowadays homosexuality is frowned upon by society however it is approved of. To me a gay family would be part of the...

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