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Watch this video, the opening credits for the 50s and 60s TV show, The Donna Reed Show.

In your post:

  1. Describe what image this clip portrays of the American family. Use some detail to write a healthy paragraph (at least 5 sentences)
  2. Critique this portrayal with another healthy paragraph. You might consider some of these questions (you’re not required to answer them all):
    • Does this portrayal seem “ideal”? Why or why not?
    • Do you think this ideal is still attractive to people today?
    • Does it seem realistic?
    • What of this portrayal seems dated?
    • What seems appealing about this portrayal?
    • What is off-putting to you?