MHW 642 - Analyzing Family Roles Worksheet

MHW-642: Analyzing Family Roles Worksheet

It is essential for mental health workers to understand the various roles of family members and how that impacts the family system. This assignment will help you learn this concept.

Citing two to four scholarly sources, answer the following:

Topic 3: Analyzing Family Roles within Contemporary Family Systems

Describe the following family roles historically: (50-75 words each)

Fathers:

 Mothers:

Husbands:

Wives:

Eldest child:

Grandparents:

Explain how these family roles have been affected by the following: (75-100 words each)

Societal trends:

Feminist theory:

Patriarchal/gender expectations:

Socioeconomic status:

Explain why it is important for mental health workers to know the importance of roles within the family system. (100-150 words)

References: