Although we live in a world where categorization is a
common part of life, it's not always that easy to categorize people into uniform
definitions. As such, identifying various lifestyles and living situations that
are outside the norm in American culture can help us to broaden our idea and
show us the many ways to define home.
Kibbutz
Promoting ideals of
equality and industry, these collective communities in Israel offer an
alternative conception of home to single-family housing. Traditionally organized
around the idea of collective farming, contemporary kibbutzim in Israel have
expanded to other industries for generating income such as manufacturing and
technology. The concept of the kibbutz is relatively new, as the first kibbutz
was established just over one hundred years ago in 1909. However , in 2010, the
number of kibbutzim in Israel had grown to over 270 across the
country.
Artist Colony
In the 19th and the beginning of the 20th
century, the concept of the artist colony began to gain traction. Groups of
artists working in different artistic disciplines migrated away from large
cities to smaller villages where they could focus on their work and build a
community where the arts could flourish in a scenic or otherwise creatively
conducive setting. Ranging from year-round communities to seasonal retreats,
these colonies have proven favorable to such artists as painter Claude Monet and
author Upton Sinclair.
Designed to fill the gap
between completely independent living and facilities such as a retirement home
with full time care, assisted living facilities enable individuals living with
disabilities to live independent lives while still receiving the necessary care
from healthcare professionals. The concept of assisted living as we think of it
today arose in the 1990's and quickly expanded to serve the needs of individuals
around the country. While their services range widely from facility to facility,
residents generally live in personal rooms or apartments and share common areas
such as group kitchens or social areas.
Multi-generational Home
While
the tradition of living in a multi-generational household has been common in
many societies around the world for years, the lifestyle has grown increasingly
popular in markets like the United States as people look to the benefits of
larger homes and closer-knit families. Asian societies have long histories of
multigenerational housing, with families remaining in ancestral homes generation
after generation. According to the Pew Research Center, the practice has grown
in the United States from around 28 million Americans in 1980 to around 49
million in 2008. As the numbers continue to grow, we can expect to see more and
more families cohabiting among generations across the country.
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