Family Concept

OVERVIEW
This assignment will help you to conceptualize and identify elements comprising an informed understanding of family development. The assignment will conclude with a contrast of your perceived concept of family development with your informed understanding of family development following the readings from Module 1: Week 1 – Module 3: Week 3.
INSTRUCTIONS
In a well-written 5–7-page paper, present cohesively and in your own words your understanding of family development based upon the assigned readings, including the following:

• Part 1 – The Family
o As seen in history
o As seen in current conflicts
o As seen in undergoing changes
o As seen in what it is becoming
• Part 2 – Family Roles
o The traditional roles of husbands, wives, and children
o The changing roles of husbands, wives, and children
• Part 3 – The Role of Religion/Spirituality in the Family
o As seen in history
o As seen in the current timeframe
• Part 4 – Personal Application
o Your pre-reading perspective of the family
o Areas where your perspective was changed (positive/negative)
• Part 5 – Conclusion
o A clear understanding of ethics in decision-making at the beginning of the course.
o Your final thoughts

All written assignments must follow current APA guidelines for writing:
• Including a title page, abstract, reference page, and appropriate headings.
• Along with drawing from your course texts, include at least three scholarly articles that speak directly to the topic being addressed.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.