Applying Major Theories to Real Families
Write a paper that highlights how theories can provide us with various perspectives for examining families. Describe a real familyeither a family you know personally or a famous family. (The family should be unrelated to you.) If you choose a family that is not famous, be sure to protect the family members’ identifying information (name, workplace, etc.).
Explain how this family might be understood using various theoretical perspectives that are discussed in your textbook. Choose three theories. Provide a summary of each theory, and apply each theory to the family you selected.
Finally, explain which theory you find most compelling in terms of examining this family and explain why you find it so compelling. If your own personal experiences are influencing how you personally view the family, be sure to highlight that as your opinion (not as fact). Finally, explain how theories might be useful to professionals.
