FAS 370 1st Edition Lecture 7Outline of Last LectureI. TheoriesA. Fact vs. TheoryB. Significance of TheoriesII. Systems TheoryA. DescriptionB. ConceptsC. CriticismsIII. Social Exchange TheoryA. DescriptionB. ConceptsC. PremisesIV. Symbolic Interaction TheoryA. DescriptionB. ConceptsV. Conflict TheoryA. DescriptionB. Elements of ConflictC. CriticismsVI. Feminist TheoriesA. DescriptionB. FactorsVII. ConclusionOutline of Current LectureI. Family ParadigmsA. DefinitionB. Advantages and DisadvantagesII. Types of Family ParadigmsA. Open Family ParadigmB. Closed Family ParadigmC. Random Family ParadigmD. Synchronous Family ParadimCurrent LectureI. Family ParadigmsA. Definition- mutual perspectives held my family members; basic ways of thinkingEffects…- Life inside and outside of the family- Relationship with between family members- They way they handle and see their environments.-Family paradigms are impressed upon children from birth and usually come from the paradigms of the parent’s families of origin.B. Advantages- A family paradigm identifies the role of each family member- Makes sense of the environment- Establishes what the family is trying to achieve.Disadvantages- Opposed to changing their ways of thinking and acting. No desire for fresh perspectives because it has become their subconscious way of thinking and everyday living.II. Types of Family ParadigmsA. Open Family Paradigm- Promotes: talking, communication, tolerance and the ability and desire to change- There is cooperation and working together in the family- Family is recognized by flexibility and adaptability. - “Collaboration is Strength”B. Closed Family Paradigm- Promotes: Stability, Tradition, and Continuation- Clear boundaries between family members- Strict control in family and with people outside the family. Family chooses who is a part of their lives and their children’s lives.- Authoritarian parenting style (strict, controlling, little regard for the way children feel)- Resistant to change- “Stability through tradition and loyalty”C. Random Family Paradigms- Promotes: Change, Individuality, Non-continuation, Living in the moment- Easy to change, not tied to tradition- Lack of Control and Extreme levels of freedom- “Variety through innovation and individuality”D. Synchronous Family Paradigm- Promotes: Peace, Synchronization and Agreement- Act in ways that are united- Least used paradigm in families- “Harmony through perfection and
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