What was the culture of your family?

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.

In a 2-3 page paper, written using proper spelling and grammar, address the items below. Be sure to apply the concepts from this course when supporting your answers to the following:

1. What were the norms of your family?

2. What was the culture of your family?

3. Were gender roles in place in your family and how did they affect your thinking and behavior with regard to gender?

4. How did the family norms influence your behavior?

5. Would your family be considered open or closed? Why?

6. How will your awareness of the power of families and family norms impact your work as a Human Services Professional?