With family structures taking on such diverse forms, how can a social worker discern whether an observed “executive authority” in a family is appropriate or not?
What will be an ideal response?
In this discussion students must reflect on their biases, preferences, cultural position, and level of understanding of other cultures. Included below are some general characteristics of families from several non-majority Caucasian cultures that some students can use as guidelines. Members of non-majority cultures will of course need to examine their own issues with regard to majority, Caucasian cultures.
• Asian-American families may very strictly adhere to family ties, family authority, extended family, and deference to persons with status
• Hispanic clients may value the extended family and distinct sex roles.
• Native American clients may value deference to authority, tradition, and sibling responsibility for one another
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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a. a Bachelors degree b. a Masters degree c. a doctoral degree d. an M. D.
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a. True b. False