Knowing and Serving Diverse Families

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

• ISBN13: 9780132285445
• ISBN10: 0132285444
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-07-12
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Knowing and Serving Diverse Familiesaddresses the need to understand diversity in families from racial, ethnic and lifestyle dimensions. Based on up-to-date research and years of practice, the book takes a systems approach and examines family structure, ecology, roles, values and interactions with various institutions. This edition includes the most recent human and family developmental research, references the latest government statistics, contains new references, and additional reading selections. It thoughtfully summarizes the realities of diverse families and the responsibilities of helping professionals in promoting their progress, harmony, peace, and human rights.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Knowing and Serving the Human Family: An Introduction

Serving Individuals and Families: Equal Protection

Systems for Knowing Families

Ethnic Diversity Among American Families

African-American Families

Hispanic-American Families

Asian-American Families

Arab-American Families

Native American Indian Families

Amish Families

Lifestyle Variations Among United States Families

Single Teenage Parent Families

Divorced Single-Parent Families

Stepfamilies

Families with Special Needs Children

Gay and Lesbian Families

Conclusions

Serving Families

Name Index

Subject Index

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