Instructions: Complete the week three terms. If you need a reminder on the format and instructions for this assignment, review the week 1 term assignment.
Assignment: TERMS THREE – Symbolic/Conflict Theory Terms
The “meaning” of symbols
Define rituals (i.e., how family, religious, organized groups have rituals with meaning).
The meaning associated with nonverbal communication
In the context of conflict theory, define competition.
In the context of conflict theory, define power.
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Sourcebook of family theory & research, text
Chapter 2: Contemporary and emerging theories in studying families, (pp. 35–58).
Exploring family theories, text
Chapter 1: Symbolic interactionism theory, (pp. 13–46)
Chapter 6: Conflict theory, (pp. 230–267)
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Recommended Readings:
Aponte, H. J., & VanDeusen, J. M. (1991). Structural family therapy Download Structural family therapy. In A. S. Gurma & D. P. Kniskern (Eds.), Handbook of family therapy (Vol. 1, pp. 310–360). Brunner/Mazel.
Cox, M. J., & Paley, B. (2003). Understanding families as systems Links to an external site.. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 12(5), 193–196.
Madanes, C. (1991). Strategic family therapy. Download Strategic family therapy. In A. S. Gurman and D. P. Kniskern, Handbook of family therapy (Vol 2, pp. 396–416). Brunner/Mazel.