Description
OVERVIEW
Using outside research, you will study dominant family systems in 2 distinctly different
ethnic cultures and compare and contrast them with one another. You will also compare
and contrast systems with the scriptural definition of family based on the course text,
God, Marriage, and Family.
INSTRUCTIONS
You will write a 3–4-page summary (not including Title Page and References) in current
APA style outlining the different traits, beliefs, rituals, and parenting techniques of the
studied cultures and how they align with biblical standards for marriage and family.
Here are the headers to use for this assignment:
Compare/ Contrast for Two Completely different Family Systems/ Cultures
Scriptural Definition of a family system
From Dobson (2000)
Family System 1 Description (FS1)
Include: traits, beliefs, rituals, and parenting techniques of the studied cultures and how
they align with biblical standards for marriage and family. (Use academic and biblical
references)
Family System 2 Description (FS2)
Include: traits, beliefs, rituals, and parenting techniques of the studied cultures and how
they align with biblical standards for marriage and family. (Use academic and biblical
references with in depth development)
Similarities (FS1 vs FS2)
Include: traits, beliefs, rituals, and parenting techniques of the studied cultures and how
they align with biblical standards for marriage and family. (Use academic and biblical
references with in depth development)
Differences (FS1 Vs FS2)
Include: traits, beliefs, rituals, and parenting techniques of the studied cultures and how
they align with biblical standards for marriage and family. (Use academic and biblical
references with in depth development)
