Because the symbolic interactionist perspective examines the family through the interactions between each member, separately from each other and also as a whole, it is the best theory and remains applicable regardless of how it changes the family structure. As mentioned in the previous paragraph, the Family is permeable and its members and structure can deviate (in some cases greatly) beyond the traditional, arguably antiquated, model of the patriarchal, monogamous, nuclear family with two heterosexual parents and their biological children. The symbolic interactionist perspective offers a multifaceted view of the family and eliminates any potential biases about gender, class, age, race/ethnicity, etc. as a study method because it uses "the subjective meanings and daily interpretations that people give to their lives" (Kendall