Knowing and Serving Diverse Families

by Hildebrand, Verna; Phenice, Lillian A.; Gray, Mary M.; Hines, Rebecca P.

• ISBN13: 9780130110589
• ISBN10: 0130110582
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

This text meets the growing need for readers to learn how to interact with people who are different from them. The combination of the most up-to-date research and the expertise of seasoned professionals make this insightful text a strong foundation for preparing students to work comfortably with all people.Encourages readers to examine and appreciate the differences that exist because of diversity from race, language, ethnicity, age and socio-economic levels. Includes the most recent human and family developmental research. Examines ethnic and structural diversity in U.S. families.For readers interested in the role of parents in early childhood.

Table of Contents

PART I INTRODUCTION	1	(56)
Knowing and Serving the Human Family: An Introduction	3	(16)
Families in Your Career	4	(1)
Diversity Makes Life Interesting	5	(1)
Serving Unique Families	6	(3)
Families	9	(3)
Out of Many, One	12	(1)
Building on the Ideal	12	(1)
Your Membership in a Minority Group	12	(1)
Peaceful Accommodation	13	(1)
A Global Community	14	(1)
Conclusions	15	(1)
Study Questions	15	(1)
Applications	16	(1)
Volunteering	17	(1)
References	17	(1)
Further Reading	17	(1)
Media Resources	18	(1)
Serving Individuals and Families: Equal Protection	19	(20)
Stereotypes	19	(2)
What Is a Family?	21	(2)
Diverse Work Force	23	(1)
Effects on Home Life	24	(1)
Serving Families	25	(2)
Rights of Individuals and Families	27	(1)
Federal Laws	28	(1)
Examples of U.S. Laws That Apply Widely	28	(3)
State and Local Laws	31	(1)
Your Career Goals	32	(1)
Being Professional	32	(1)
Family-Related Sciences	33	(1)
Strengths of Families	33	(2)
Conclusions	35	(1)
Study Questions	35	(1)
Applications	36	(1)
References	37	(1)
Further Reading	37	(1)
Media Resources	37	(2)
Systems for Knowing Families	39	(18)
Communication for Helping Professionals	40	(1)
A Systems Approach to Studying Families	41	(3)
Adaptation	44	(1)
Values	45	(1)
Philosophy of Empowering Families	45	(2)
Family Functions	47	(2)
Human Capital	49	(4)
Application to Diverse Families	53	(1)
Conclusions	54	(1)
Study Questions	54	(1)
Applications	55	(1)
References	55	(1)
Further Reading	55	(2)
PART III ETHNIC DIVERSITY AMONG AMERICAN FAMILIES	57	(128)
African-American Families	59	(20)
Historical Background	60	(2)
Demographic Information	62	(1)
The Ecology of African-American Families	63	(4)
African-American Values	67	(1)
African-Americans and the Educational System	67	(2)
African-Americans and the Health Care System	69	(1)
African-Americans and the Government	70	(1)
African-Americans and the Criminal Justice System	71	(1)
African-Americans and the Economic System	71	(1)
Serving African-American Families	72	(1)
Conclusions	73	(1)
Study Questions	74	(1)
Applications	74	(1)
Additional Resources	75	(1)
References	75	(2)
Further Reading	77	(1)
Media Resources	77	(2)
Hispanic-American Families	79	(24)
Brief History of Three Major Hispanic Groups	79	(3)
Who Are the Hispanics?	82	(2)
Hispanics: Likenesses and Differences	84	(2)
The Ecology of Hispanic-American Families	86	(1)
Religious Foundation of Hispanic Families	86	(1)
Hispanic Family Structures	87	(1)
Males Roles in the Hispanic Family	88	(1)
Female Roles in the Hispanic Family	89	(1)
Children's Roles in the Hispanic Family	90	(1)
Prominent Values of Hispanic Families	91	(5)
Hispanic Families and the Governmental System	96	(1)
Hispanic Families and the Economic System	97	(1)
Hispanic Families and the Health Care System	97	(1)
Recommendations for Serving Hispanic Families	98	(1)
Conclusions	99	(1)
Study Questions	99	(1)
Applications	99	(1)
References	100	(1)
Further Reading	101	(1)
Media Resources	102	(1)
Asian-American Families	103	(28)
Who Are the Asian-Americans?	103	(3)
The Ecology of Asian-American Families	106	(1)
Asian-American Family Values	107	(1)
Asian-American Families and the Educational System	107	(1)
Asian-American Families and the Health Care System	108	(1)
Asian-American Families and the Governmental System	109	(1)
Asian-American Families and the Economic System	109	(1)
Japanese-American and Vietnamese-American Families	110	(1)
The Ecology of Japanese-American Families	110	(3)
Families and Acculturation	113	(4)
Selected Japanese-American Traditional Family Values	117	(1)
Japanese-American Families and the Educational System	118	(1)
Japanese-American Families and the Health Care System	118	(1)
Japanese-American Families and the Governmental System	119	(1)
Japanese-American Families and the Economic System	119	(1)
Vietnamese-American Families	120	(1)
The Ecology of Vietnamese-American Families	121	(2)
Vietnamese-American Families and the Educational System	123	(1)
Vietnamese-American Families and the Health Care System	123	(1)
Vietnamese-Americans and the Governmental System	124	(1)
Roles for Helping Professionals	124	(1)
Conclusions	125	(1)
Study Questions	125	(1)
Applications	126	(1)
References	126	(3)
Media Resources	129	(2)
Arab-American Families	131	(16)
Who Are the Arab-Americans?	131	(2)
The Ecology of Arab-American Families	133	(6)
Arab-American Values	139	(1)
Arab-American Families and the Educational System	140	(1)
Arab-American Families and the Health Care System	141	(1)
Arab-American Families and the Governmental System	142	(1)
Arab-American Families and the Economic System	142	(1)
Helping Professionals and Arab-Americans	143	(1)
Conclusions	143	(1)
Study Questions	144	(1)
Applications	144	(1)
References	145	(2)
Native American Indian Families	147	(22)
Who Are the Native American Indians?	147	(3)
The Ecology of Native American Indian Families	150	(6)
Cultural Expressions of Values	156	(1)
Native American Indians and the Educational System	156	(2)
Native American Indian Families and the Health Care System	158	(2)
Native American Indian Families and the Governmental System	160	(1)
Native American Indian Families and the Economic System	161	(2)
Helping Professionals and Native American Indians	163	(1)
Conclusions	163	(1)
Study Questions	164	(1)
Applications	164	(1)
References	165	(2)
Further Reading	167	(1)
Media Resources	167	(2)
Amish Families	169	(16)
Who Are the Amish?	169	(3)
The Ecology of Old Order Amish Families	172	(6)
The Amish and the Educational System	178	(1)
The Amish and the Religious System	179	(1)
The Amish and the Health Care System	180	(1)
The Amish and the Governmental System	180	(1)
The Amish and The Economic System	180	(1)
The Role of Helping Professionals	181	(1)
Conclusions	181	(1)
Study Questions	181	(1)
Applications	182	(1)
References	182	(1)
Media Resources	183	(2)
PART III LIFESTYLE VARIATIONS AMONG UNITED STATES FAMILIES	185	(154)
Single Teenage Parent Families	185	(38)
Societal Concern and Debate	187	(1)
Never-Married Parents	188	(1)
Trends in Numbers	189	(6)
Sociocultural Foundations	195	(1)
Economic Status	195	(2)
Changing Roles of Females	197	(1)
Changing Roles of Males	197	(2)
Socialization of Children	199	(1)
Demographics	200	(1)
Education	200	(2)
Religion	202	(1)
The Health Care System and Teenagers	202	(3)
Economic Factors	205	(1)
Housing	206	(2)
Governmental Policies and Agencies	208	(1)
Kinship Networks and Interactions	209	(1)
Change and Adaptation	210	(1)
Serving Single Teenage Parent Families	211	(4)
Conclusions	215	(1)
Study Questions	216	(1)
Applications	216	(1)
References	217	(3)
Key Internet Resources	220	(1)
Media Resources	220	(1)
Further Reading	221	(1)
Organizations	221	(2)
Divorced Single-Parent Families	223	(32)
Historical Background	224	(1)
Property Settlement	225	(1)
Children's Experience in Divorce	225	(2)
Sociocultural Foundations	227	(6)
Socialization of Children	233	(3)
Ecological Factors	236	(8)
Kinship Networks and Interactions	244	(2)
Serving Divorced Single-Parent Families	246	(2)
Conclusions	248	(1)
Study Questions	249	(1)
Applications	249	(1)
References	249	(3)
Key Internet Resources	252	(1)
Media Resources	252	(1)
Organizations	252	(1)
Other Books for Adults	253	(1)
Books for Children Coping with Divorce	253	(2)
Stepfamilies	255	(26)
Complex Structure of Stepfamilies	255	(2)
Historical Background	257	(2)
Sociocultural Foundations	259	(3)
Status Changes	262	(4)
Changes as Children Age	266	(1)
Socialization of Children	267	(1)
Roles of Grandparents and Others	268	(1)
Ecological Factors	268	(4)
Family Interactions and Kinship Networks	272	(1)
Change and Adaptation	272	(2)
Serving Stepfamilies	274	(1)
Conclusions	275	(1)
Study Questions	276	(1)
Applications	277	(1)
References	277	(3)
Key Internet Resources	280	(1)
Further Reading	280	(1)
Organizations	280	(1)
Families with Special Needs Children	281	(34)
Partnering with Parents	282	(1)
Historical Background	283	(4)
Sociocultural Foundations	287	(5)
Demographics	292	(2)
A Deficit Model	294	(1)
Aesthetics	295	(1)
Education	295	(1)
Religion	296	(1)
Health Care System	297	(1)
Economic Factors	298	(3)
Family Interactions and Kinship Networks	301	(1)
Changes and Adaptations	302	(2)
Serving Families with Challenged Members	304	(4)
Conclusions	308	(1)
Study Questions	308	(1)
Applications	308	(2)
References	310	(1)
Key Internet Resources	311	(1)
Further Reading	312	(1)
Media Resources	312	(1)
Organizations	312	(3)
Gay and Lesbian Families	315	(24)
Family Definition Revisited	315	(1)
Gay and Lesbian Families	316	(1)
Historical Background	316	(2)
Sociocultural Foundations	318	(6)
Changing Roles of Females	324	(1)
Changing Roles of Males	325	(2)
Socialization of Children	327	(1)
The Role of Grandparents and Others	327	(1)
Ecological Considerations	328	(2)
Changes and Adaptations	330	(1)
Serving Gay and Lesbian Families	330	(1)
Conclusions	331	(1)
Study Questions	332	(1)
Applications	332	(1)
References	333	(2)
Key Internet Resources	335	(1)
Further Reading	335	(1)
Media Resources	336	(1)
Periodicals	336	(1)
Organizations	336	(1)
Organizational Resources	337	(2)
PART IV CONCLUSIONS	339	(14)
Serving Families	341	(12)
Remembering Goals	342	(1)
Fostering a Sense of Community	342	(1)
Giving Service	343	(1)
Welcoming Diversity	344	(1)
Applying Ecological System Concepts	344	(1)
Focusing on Economic Concerns	345	(2)
Acting with Humility	347	(1)
Being Honest	347	(1)
Being Energetic	348	(1)
Acting with Dedication	348	(1)
Being Flexible	348	(1)
Using Advocacy	349	(1)
Correcting Problems of Discrimination	349	(1)
Conclusions	349	(1)
Study Questions	350	(1)
Applications	350	(1)
References	351	(1)
Further Reading	351	(2)
Name Index	353	(5)
Subject Index	358