Archie Bunker and Gun Control: A Reflection on American Values and the Evolution of a Debate
Introduction The Context The blaring theme song of “All in the Family” still echoes in the minds of many, a comedic soundtrack to a changing America. Within the seemingly simple suburban setting of the Bunker household resided a character who, despite his often-crude pronouncements, became a cultural touchstone. Archie Bunker, the working-class, blue-collar patriarch, held … Read more