Families Through Time: Past Stories, Present Lives, Future Families

### Families Through Time: Past Stories, Present Lives, Future Families

Families are central to human life. They shape identity, belonging, values, and everyday experience. Across history, family forms have changed in response to economic conditions, cultural traditions, social norms, and political structures. At the same time, families deeply influence individuals’ emotional worlds, relationships, and life opportunities.
This session explores how family structures have evolved over time, how they function in contemporary society, and how they may transform in the future. We will examine both structural changes and personal experiences, connecting historical developments with present realities and future possibilities.
In this session, we will focus on the following topics:

• Historical family forms: nuclear, extended, and multigenerational households and how they shaped daily life
• Changing roles across generations: shifts in parenting, gender roles, and family responsibilities
• Social and cultural influences: how norms, religion, and legal systems define and regulate family structures
• Contemporary family diversity: single-parent, blended, LGBTQ+, and chosen families
• The future of families: how technology, work patterns, migration, and social change may transform family life

This will be an open and reflective conversation grounded in historical understanding, social analysis, and personal perspectives. Together, we will explore how families shape our past and present—and how we can imagine supportive and inclusive family forms for the future.
📅 Event Details

🗓️ Date: Saturday, 28 February 2026
⏰ Time: 14:00
📍 Location: Hardenbergstraße 10, 10623 Berlin
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