Important Video Examines How Steven Universe Portrays An “Unconventional” Family

There’s no single correct definition for what constitutes a “family” – so it kind of blows that we typically only see one, “nuclear” version of it in the media. But Steven Universe gives us a cartoon where the main character has a very different family set-up – and treats it like it’s completely normal and awesome. Because it is. Way to go, guys.

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