What are some of the statuses and roles found in families in your community? How have these changed over time?

Reflection journal 2

PROMPT: Status and role define the position of people within the family as well as behaviors they are expected to perform. What are some of the statuses and roles found in families in your community? How have these changed over time?

This reflection asks you to analyze kinship relations in your own family, drawing on materials presented in class, including readings and lecture presentations. How do you define “family?” Is your family similar to, or different from, other families in your community? What are some of the kin-defined roles or statuses in your family, why do you think they exist, and how are they performed?

PEER REVIEW: This assignment will be reviewed by 1-2 of your classmates for Reflection #3. Although students’ names will be removed from these assignments for the peer review process, it is strongly recommended that you don’t include any personal information or details in your reflections that you are not comfortable sharing with your peers. If you have any questions or concerns about this part of the assignment, please don’t hesitate to email Prof. Formanack.

 

REQUIREMENTS: Your reflection should be between 500 and 750 words, not including bibliographic citations or references, and written in a first-person perspective (i.e., using pronouns). Your submission may be either single- or double-spaced and must include a bibliography or works cited.

You must cite at least three course concepts and reference at least two chapters from our textbook and at least one outside source. You are strongly encouraged to define course concepts and ideas in your own words, e.g., paraphrasing rather than directly quoting course materials.

This assignment is due at 11:59 p.m., Sunday, March 13. All assignments must be submitted via Canvas using TurnItIn; no email copies will be accepted. Your assignment must be submitted in .pdf or .doc/.docx format.Review the course syllabus for additional information on late assignments.