All in the Family and Modern Family are both sitcoms that deal with situations happening when they were made. For example, both shows dealt with the issue of homosexuality. The way that the shows present the topic really show how the issue was viewed by the public.
All in the Family seemed to have a harsher (see: ignorant) view of homosexuals, represented through Archie's comments. In Modern Family, one of the three main families in the show are a gay couple. By making the couple main characters on the show, the issue of gay marriage is present in every show.
Where the two shows differ is in how they handle the issues. All in the Family was more vocal and forward with how issues were talked about. In Modern Family, issues are hinted at, but there isn't a discussion like you would have if Archie had an opinion on an issue.
All in the Family didn't really address the relationship between husband and wife. Archie was the head of the family and that was that. In Modern Family, there is more of a focus on how the husband and wife focus on their relationship while having to deal with three kids.
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