MED 6803 - Diverse Family Contexts

This class will proceed via comparative analysis of culture, ethnicity, and family life in the United States reflecting social and political dynamics with extensive coverage of the family lifestyles, traditions, and values. Several American ethnic groups will be examined including historical background, key ethnic cultural components, traditional, and current ethnic family characteristics, and changes and adaptations to families and individuals. Emphasis will be made on how to address ethnocentrism, and serve families due to their various strengths and challenges.