Abstract This paper is a case study of a nine year old boy, Cody who suffers from behavioral problems. The author gives a short history of Cody's life so far - a mother who has been married three times where each marriage was with an abusive partner. The author also relates that Cody was well-adjusted until the birth of a second child by his mother a year and a half ago. The author then describes Cody's personality changes and the consequences that these misbehaviors have. In addition, the author analyzes that Cody lost his coping ability when his step-sibling was born and that many of his actions were attempts to gain his mother's attention. Moreover, the author reasons that Cody has not had any proper role models in his life. In closing, the paper suggests several intervention methods for Cody to correct his antisocial behavior such as positive encouragement and family counseling.
From the Paper "Until one and a half years ago, Cody was a happy, well-adjusted boy despite the circumstances. However, after his mother had a second child by the third husband, Cody's behavior began to change. His grades fell in school and he began getting into fights with other children. He became distant and lost his happy-go-lucky attitude. He became sullen and a boy that used to be polite developed a foul mouth. His personality changed so drastically that it is difficult to recognize him as the same boy."
Abstract This paper examines the different forms of family violence and its impact on health. First, the differing types of domestic violence are detailed. Next, various health risks associate with family violence are described, including HIV and abortion. The wide range of mental health issues resulting from family violence are also presented. The paper concludes by suggesting possible assessments, intervention and nursing care for victims.
Outline:
Introduction
Family Profiles and Health Issues Theoretical Assessments, Intervention and Nursing Care
Conclusion
From the Paper "There are numerous factors that can be discussed with regard to family profiles and domestic violence. Some studies indicate that urban rather then rural populations are more likely to experience family violence. However there are conflicting data on the subject. One statistic however that does seem to show consistency is the fact that women suffer the most through domestic violence. This is borne out by numerous facts. A recent study by the U.S. Department of Justice reports that "intimate partner violence is primarily a crime against women...Of those victimized by an intimate partner, 85% are women and 15% are men. In other words, women are 5 to 8 times more likely than men to be victimized by an intimate partner." (Domestic Violence Facts)"
Abstract This essay contains varied responses to issues that concern a sociological study of Canadian Families. Included in this paper is a summary of research conducted by the writer (telephone surveys), and summary explanations of general issues that relate to families in Canadian society, such as family income, poverty and single-parent families, effects of stress and family crisis, and at-risk youth.
Abstract This paper analyzes a family with a problem that consists of one individual that has taken control over her husband and children, to include her control of their emotional and behavioral patterns. Through this control the family members have developed negative thought patterns and have become dependent on the one individual to determine their present and future roles within the family and society. This paper discusses the problems that have engulfed the family, and it is at this time that they have all agreed to begin some form of family therapy in order to address their personal and familyissues. The basic family pattern begins with the triangle of the mother, father and children.
Abstract This paper examines how cultural groups are affected by changes in the realm of the family, with those changes including the definition of a family, the patterns of the family, the organization of the family and family functioning. The paper further discusses how different issues have continued to evolve and change the concept of the family in today's society, with some cultures accepting change and others continuing to embrace tradition as time progresses.
From the Paper "The meaning that is adopted by the family corresponds to the organization of the family. The organization of the family may include the existence of same sex marriages, extended family members existing in the same home or single parent households in which the parent becomes the head of household, regardless of gender. However, the idea of the head of household is not often related to traditional ideas of the family leader's responsibility in regard to the family. For example, Eshleman (2003) states that is modern family units the responsibilities that were once considered mandatory for the family in relation to its members are now often taken care of by societal groups or programs (p. 123). "
Abstract An examination into what it takes to become a family and relationship counselor. Several articles are analyzed dealing with the issues and techniques that counselors in this field cope with and use. Systems theory and interpersonal conflict theory are two of the techniques that can be used. The paper addresses one of the issues that clergy are used so often as a means of psychotherapy that psychologists and the clergy should work together to help more people. Another issue addressed is that of counselor ethics. It is becoming a more mandated practice to report any type of child abuse, thus breaking confidentiality and possibly harming the client-therapist relationship. The writer interviews Tim Klopfenstein about his position as a counselor. He shows how this professional wants to help people, but warns that a counselor should know how to help him/herself first.
From the Paper "Because I plan on pursuing a career in family and relationship counseling I figured that researching what it is that these counselors have to deal with and think about would be productive to achieving my goals. Without actually experiencing what it is that family and relationship counselors do every day, I will never know if I am "compatible" with that career. However, reading articles and studies about the issues they face and the techniques they use and talking to a person in the profession gave me a vague idea of what I am getting myself into."
An examination of the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America's (UAW) involvement in Ford's members domestic lives.
Abstract This paper discusses the history of the UAW, the involvement of Ford in the UAW, and how the collective bargaining process and unions benefits workers from all industries. More specifically, this paper describes what the UAW team at Ford has done to approach work and familyissues in the past two decades and what these familyissues are.
Abstract
Synopsis
Executive Summary
History of the UAW
How Collective Bargaining Has Improved Employee Conditions
Efforts to Improve Work and FamilyIssues at Ford
Conclusion
From the Paper "The UAW signed its first contract with Ford Motor Company in 1941 after a long period of confrontation between employees and the company. The UAW team at Ford has since achieved many benefits for Ford employees, including a pension plan, health care benefits, workplace health and safety protection, skilled trades recognition, a shortened work week, more paid days off, supplemental unemployment benefits, and a guaranteed annual income credit. Today, there are thousands of Ford workers in the union, whom are grateful to the organization for helping them meet their work and family needs."
Abstract This ethics essay uses moral philosophy to discuss the issue of family values. First, family and family values are defined and discussed, according to contemporary viewpoints and descriptions (the religious right, alternative marriages/parents, etc.). Then the issue is looked at with each of the following ethical/moral philosophies: ethical egoism, ethical relativism, and utilitarianism. Finally, the writer offers a personal point of view, based on one of the philosophies.
From the Paper "This is such a loaded phrase when used today, with so many meanings and so few people agreeing on which meaning is correct, much less if it is properly implemented in society. First, the meaning of the term "family" is questioned. Does this mean a traditional nuclear family or does it mean any loving support system? Has the term changed or is it static, based on tradition? Secondly, what exact values, if any, should a family possess? Do these values change when the meaning of family changes? While these issues only further complicate the issue of family values, in our polarized, partisan world there seem to be two warring camps who define two main concepts of family and family values. This essay will look at how each of these factions stands on this issue. Then each stance will be weighed against three of the main moral philosophies."
Abstract This paper discusses that ?family values? goes back to the Founding Fathers and was once as important as intellectual development. The author feels that changes in the ?family? mean that the schools are in a better to explore social issues and citizen responsibility. The author suggests that a child's curriculum should include honesty, respect, citizenship and a respect for others.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Family Values
Variables Affecting Families Importance of Teaching Values in Schools
Conclusion
From the Paper "Teaching values within the educational system in this country goes back to the days of our Founding Fathers. ?Thomas Jefferson's "Bill for the More General Diffusion of Knowledge" argued for an educational system that would fortify citizens with moral probity to resist the schemes of the enemies of liberty? (Bennett 1995). Benjamin Franklin in his ?Proposals Relating to the Education of the Young,? ?prescribed the study of ethics in an instructional program that would seek to instill "benignity of mind"? (Bennett 1995). Citizenship awareness is as important today as it was in the 18th Century."
A case assessment of family risk and protection among the Latino immigrant population in the United States, which aims to help social workers in the treatment of this population.
Abstract This paper examines cultural, social, psychological and biological issues regarding the Latino immigrant population in the United States by focusing on one particular case study. The paper emphasizes the importance of this study for social workers who work with the Latino population and stresses the moral responsibility of the social worker to act correctly through constant self-evaluation, in order to avoid prejudice in the treatment of diverse clients such as the Latino population. The paper concludes that confronting these issues before beginning treatment may allow the social worker to prepare engagement strategies for building better rapport with Latino clients.
Outline:
Family Risk/Protection/Resilience Framework
Biological, Medical, and Cognitive Factors of Development
Adult Psychosocial Development
Intervention
From the Paper "Although faced with adversity and socio-environmental hardship, resiliency is distinguished among many Latino immigrant children (Gonzalez-Ramos & Nester-Sanchez, 2001). It appears as though Esmerelda has been able to maintain a high level of psychosocial functioning and academic success while balancing the demands of two worlds: mi tierra and my country (Gonzalez & Gonzalez-Ramos, 2005; Gonzalez-Ramos & Nester-Sanchez, 2001). As a Latino immigrant, Esmerelda has faced multiple challenges posed by biculturism, but, as a lesbian woman of color, her experience may actually be described as triculturism. Triculturism will be defined as oppression due to three factors: heterosexism and negative stigma imposed by societal prejudice to sexual orientation; racial discrimination against people of color; and limited acceptance of sexual orientation within the racial community of origin. (Harper, Jernewall, & Zea, 2004)."
A discussion on whether the state should be providing financial support to families in need while considering the political, ideological, and historical issues involved.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, 2006, $ 71.95
Abstract The question of whether the state should be providing money to families is a complicated one that involves not only political and ideological questions of the role of the state in society in terms of family policy, but also consideration of the history of the state in this role given the growth of non-traditional family units in recent years. In this context, this essay argues the thesis that the state should be providing money to families, but only through the intercession of non-governmental agencies that minimize the imposition of the ideological perspective of a particular government upon financial supports to families.
Abstract The paper examines the role of the nuclear family and its changing face in a society with lifestyle changes. The author includes issues of divorce, remarriage, family violence and non-traditional unions.
From the Paper "Families are a form of social group brought about by marriage and procreation and, though they differ from one society to another, they basically consist of the same elements. The nuclear family is the norm in today's society because it is the ..."
Tags: nuclear family, non-traditional family units, divorce, remarriage, family violence
Abstract This paper examines a number of questions pertaining to the American family. The paper chiefly looks at the makeup of the family unit, as well as, some of the chief challenges confronting the family, styles of parenting and a host of other matters.
From the Paper "To begin with, from my point of view, the family is a unit of people who care about one another and are prepared to place the interests of each other before their own. More traditionally, the family definition would have also included references to "blood relations" and the nuclear family, but that older definition is no longer applicable in today's society. There are a number of different types of human societies, from hunting and gathering societies to simple agrarian societies to industrial and post-industrial societies. According to Yorburg, the hunting and gathering society is nuclear and egalitarian. Horticultural societies are all-inclusive, extended, quasi-egalitarian and has clear gender roles. Agricultural societies are extended, marriages are arranged, structure is authoritarian and communication is relatively low."
This paper discusses certain aspects of the current trend of a dual wage earning family, where both parents are earning enough money to sustain their life. It also deals with the relationships taking place within a family.
Abstract This essay introduces the subject of family life and how important it is as a community. It then proceeds to contemporary familyissues such as the increasing participation of women in the work force, the changing roles of children in a family, intimacy and autonomy conflicts and concludes with the ways couples relate to one another and how they are affected by the presence of their children.
From the Paper "Various factors comprise the quality of life - family and belonging to a family being among the most significant of them. In spite of the rapid changes our societies have undergone and are undergoing, the family still takes care of many things that are very important for our being and quality of life. The family's importance as an emotional community is emphasized. he feeling of belonging to a community, e.g. to a family, where individuals are accepted as they are, is of primary importance for a child as well as for an adult. The family is needed as the foundation for a human being's sound growth and life."
Abstract This paper offers an in-depth review of how the family has been depicted in TV sit-coms and the like over the past 50 years. It examines dozens of shows and discusses how the roles of the husband and wife, and the values within the family has evolved. Also looks at racial issues.
From the Paper "In the fifty years between the first season of I Love Lucy to the first season of The Osbournes, the ethics, mores and socio-economic configuration of the TV-viewing audience has changed greatly. Closely aligned to the revaluated morals of contemporary society have been the representations of family on television. Of particular significance is the way in which the sitcom family is depicted on American TV. Throughout the history of the sitcom, the mother and father and children have adhered to a consistent and perpetuated set of stereotypes informing the way they act. Largely, these representations are dictated by the social class and economic situation of the characters. From their beginnings in a pleasant romp in suburban middle class existence, the members of the sitcom family have become edgier and more prone to throw insults at each other. Conflict has always threatened the family, but with a new age comes transformed values and new forms of danger to the family unit. Issues of sexuality, violence and substance abuse have increasingly played a major role in the lives of TV families over the past three decades. Though the troubles they face may be more serious than the fifties sitcom predicament, and they have changed greatly from the respectable ideals of the fifties sitcom, the family, as will be demonstrated, is perhaps as strong, if not stronger than ever."
