fsw 245 – Children and Family
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Question 1 (Q1):
Newer theories in child development and parenting have emerged to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the complexities involved in the growth and upbringing of children. These theories address various aspects of child development, including sociocultural influences, moral development, and intersectionality. One theory that particularly resonates with me and seems to meet a significant need in understanding child development is the Intersectionality theory.
Intersectionality, developed by Kimberlé Crenshaw, emphasizes the interconnectedness of various social identities and how they intersect to shape an individual’s experiences and opportunities. This theory is essential because it recognizes that a person’s development is not solely influenced by a single factor but rather by multiple dimensions of their identity, such as race, gender, class, and more.
In my opinion, Intersectionality makes the most sense because it acknowledges the complexity of individual experiences and helps us understand how different aspects of identity can lead to unique challenges and opportunities for children and parents. For example, a child growing up in a marginalized community may face intersecting challenges related to race, socioeconomic status, and access to quality education.
To relate this theory to a personal experience, I have a close friend who grew up as a biracial individual in a predominantly white neighborhood. Their experiences and challenges were profoundly influenced by their intersectional identity. They often had to navigate issues related to racial identity, discrimination, and cultural integration, which had a significant impact on their development and parenting approach when they became parents themselves.
In summary, newer theories like Intersectionality provide a more holistic perspective on child development by considering the multifaceted nature of individual identities and their impact on parenting and upbringing.
Question 2 (Q2):
Aro, a 9-month-old male child born in Bangladesh and recently adopted by an American couple moving to the United States, will undergo a complex developmental journey influenced by heredity, environment, and individual differences. To understand Aro’s development, we can apply relevant theoretical
These theories address various aspects of child development, including sociocultural influences, moral development, and intersectionality. One theory that particularly resonates with me and seems to meet a significant need in understanding child development is the Intersectionality theory.
Intersectionality, developed by Kimberlé Crenshaw, emphasizes the interconnectedness of various social identities and how they intersect to shape an individual’s experiences and opportunities. This theory is essential because it recognizes that a person’s development is not solely influenced by a single factor but rather by multiple dimensions of their identity, such as race, gender, class, and more.
In my opinion, Intersectionality makes the most sense because it acknowledges the complexity of individual experiences and helps us understand how different aspects of identity can lead to unique challenges and opportunities for children and parents. For example, a child growing up in a marginalized community may face intersecting challenges related to race, socioeconomic status, and access to quality education.
To relate this theory to a personal experience, I have a close friend who grew up as a biracial individual in a predominantly white neighborhood. Their experiences and challenges were profoundly influenced by their intersectional identity. They often had to navigate issues related to racial identity, discrimination, and cultural integration, which had a significant impact on their development and parenting approach when they became parents themselves.
In summary, newer theories like Intersectionality provide a more holistic perspective on child development by considering the multifaceted nature of individual identities and their impact on parenting and upbringing.
Question 2 (Q2):
Aro, a 9-month-old male child born in Bangladesh and recently adopted by an American couple moving to the United States, will undergo a complex developmental journey influenced by heredity, environment, and individual differences. To understand Aro’s development, we can apply relevant theoretical
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Below is the instruction for the two questions. Each question has its own reading material. I have uploaded the reading material for each question below (Reading Material Q1 is for Question 1, Reading Material Q2 is for Question 2)
Below is Question 1 (Q1):
Considering the many theoretical alternatives to the traditional, long-standing models, how do you think the newer theories meet a need in understanding child development and parenting?
Reflect upon the additional resources about theoretical perspectives (Feminist, Gilligan’s Stages of Moral Development, Intersectionality, Racism framework).
What theory makes the most sense to you or was the most interesting?
Briefly explain the theory as part of your explanation
How can you relate your own experience or that of someone close to you to one of these theories?
Share an example from either the child or parent perspective.
- Below is Question 2 (Q2):
- The short answer assessment portion of each module will incorporate all of the pieces you have worked with throughout the previous sections. You will be expected to use information from our course resources in order to answer the questions presented here. You are discouraged from simply Googling the prompts as you may be directed to information that is off-topic, without appropriate context, or out-of-date. Your first resources should be our course resources!
These questions will require more advanced thinking and consideration to earn full credit. Make sure to support your answers with detail, data and facts presented in the resources, along with ties to cultural and societal influences. You should also include theoretical perspectives as appropriate. You should NOT quote anything directly from any resources. Instead, you should paraphrase using your own words, and cite the source appropriately (APA citation preferred, but other citation methods will be accepted). When paraphrasing, think about how you would explain the concept or idea to a classmate or parent. Show me through your writing that you understand the ideas, not just that you can locate the concept in a reading.
- Question:
- 9-month-old Aro (male), born in Bangladesh, has just been adopted by an American couple and is moving to the United States. Explain how Aro’s heredity, environment, and individual difference will play a role in determining his development. Also include a theoretical perspectives to help explain what Aro might be going through.
5pts for heredity (biological components, genetics)
- 5pts for environment (home, country, society, culture)
5pts for individual difference (Aro as a unique person)
5pts for incorporating theor