Essay 1 must be 1250 words minimum in length (minus copied questions, direct quote), written in paragraphs, contain specific details and demonstrate an understanding of the readings and activities through application of theories, concepts and terms.
Answer both 1a and 1b.
1a. Explain how you might use both theories to understand something about life in your own family or another family that you know well, using at least 2 concepts from each theory.
- Theories must be clearly identified and explained. Then only address the concepts in the theory
- Concepts must be defined first, explained and then applied to examples that support the idea/concept you are writing about. (define and apply, then explain).
- Write on one theory (and its concepts) at a time, then the next and its concepts.
- Once these have been addressed, move on to (1b).
1b. Do you want your family life to be similar to or different from that of your parents or the family you chose to write on? In what ways?
All ideas that are not your own, must be adequately cited and referenced (in-text as well as in a reference list) in the APA-style. format. You are encouraged to use refereed journals and/or other textbooks as well for your references.
Note: In this paper, I have chosen to apply The Structural Functionalism theory and The Family Development theory to reflect on my family’s experiences in order to understand the theories more. Please use Marriages and Families_ Changes Choices and Constraints 9th Edition Original PDF as a source.
I also linked a sample essay.