Families and family norms can have a tremendous influence on the behaviors, expectations, and attitudes of individual family members. When completing this assignment, think about the family in which you grew up.
- What were the norms of your family?
- What was the culture of your family?
- Were gender roles in place in your family and how did they affect your thinking and behavior with regard to gender?
- How did the family norms influence your behavior?
- Would your family be considered open or closed? Why?
- How will your awareness of the power of families and family norms impact your work as a Human Services Professional?