COUC 504 Broken Marriages and Gang Violence Discussion
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In the Cultural Background Paper, you will be describing the background of your parents or
primary caregivers in regards to family culture and how this background impacts you both
personally and professionally as a counselor. If you have a multi-racial background, pick the 2
most predominant cultures represented from your family background. You will consider how
your cultural background influenced the family system patterns found in your family of origin,
your identity development, and the role of culture and social justice in your counseling
theoretical perspective. Specifically, you will look at some of the research describing people
from your background, explore internet resources related to your culture, and interview your
parents/significant care givers or other significant family members to get information. Below you
will find further information.
INSTRUCTIONS
Please utilize the guidelines noted below in completing this assignment:
? This paper should be between 1,500- 2,000 words. Please note that the quality of your
answer is more important than the word count, and you may expand further; however, it
is not required.
? Please use current APA style which is the 7th edition of the APA publication manual
which includes information on appropriate formatting for section headings (Chapter 2),
levels of headings (Chapter 2), in-text citations (Chapter 8), and references (Chapters 9
and 10). In addition, review the sample professional paper on page 50 for more
information.
? Scholarly sources are required and must be published within the last 5 years. A minimum
of five (5) sources are required for this assignment, and you are welcome to use more as
needed in your research.
? Acceptable scholarly sources include journal articles, scholarly websites, one (1)
pertinent chapter from the McGoldrick et al. supplemental e-book. NOTE: The Hays and
Erford textbook may not count as a source.
? A minimum of two (2) Internet/media sources related to your culture are required.
? First person may be used in this paper.
For the two parts of this assignment, address the following prompts, and organize the paper
based on the prompts using appropriate section heading format:
Cultural Background Paper
1. Identify 1 or 2 predominant cultures represented from your family background. You may
describe your culture(s) by discussing the following: (approximately 750 words)
? Personal background and identity (your background may include a single heritage or
multiple heritages (e.g., multiracial, multiethnic); you may choose to include information
about one or all; include the ones that have had the most influence if not all).
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? When and how did you first become aware of your cultural background, and how did you
respond to this (e.g., your specific group(s) and its impact on you of this awareness of
being part of a specific or multiple groups)
? Prominent customs, practices, values, and behaviors to your familys background
(communication patterns, gender roles, marital roles, educational and vocational pursuits)
? Influence of cultural background on spirituality and/or religion as appropriate
? Information about your familys cultural background not previously known (new
information)
2. Describe similarities and differences between your family of origin and the predominant
culture. Include a discussion of historical or present experiences of racism or discrimination
(or note that these are not present, if appropriate). (approximately 250 words)
3. Provide a clear and in-depth exploration of how your research and knowledge gained about
your familys cultural background influences your perspective on racial/cultural identity
development. (approximately 500 words)
4. Provide a clear and in-depth exploration of how your research and knowledge gained about
your familys cultural background shapes your view of social justice and client advocacy.
(approximately 500 words)
HELPFUL HINTS
? The recommended McGoldrick text may have a specific chapter on your particular
group(s) that would be helpful. Here are some examples: Students with a White
background often are initially stumped with this assignment because they havent
considered their cultural background before. If you are White and have a Scots-Irish
background, theres a specific McGoldrick chapter on that group. White and Colonial
English? Theres one on that, too. German? The same. The key is for you to discover
more specifically the culture(s) of your original White roots. If you have a Latino
background from Cuba, theres a specific chapter on that. Puerto Rico? The same. If you
have an Asian background from Korea, theres a specific chapter on that. Japan? The
same. You get the idea. The McGoldrick text has chapters on specific subcultures rather
than just the generic White, Asian, and Latino categories. Be as specific as possible in
your cultural sources. If you have a U.S. Black background, it is acceptable to use general
chapters on this group. Also, consider regional areas within the United States as a
possible influence towards your cultural identity. For example, an individual born and
raised in the Southwestern portion of the US will have a different experience than one
raised in the Northeast/New England area of the US.
? In addition to looking at relevant research to obtain information on your cultural
background, interviews with family members may provide useful information as you
conceptualize your paper.
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? If you are from an adopted family background, focus on the cultural background of your
adoptive parents. You might be surprised at how their cultural background influenced
family system patterns in the home. If you are from a foster care background, this project
may be painful for you. It can also be very healing and informative. Feel free to write
about the Foster Care Culture and its impact on you if it fits with your background. You
can share as much or as little as you want to share in your Cultural Background Paper.
Take care of yourself in the paper-writing process and keep your instructor informed
about your experience.
? Do not start this paper the week it is due. Start early. Youll find it helpful to let your
instructor know of any problems youre experiencing so that brainstorming and problem-
solving can take place. Your instructor will be limited in how they can help you in a
meaningful manner if you only recognize you have a problem in the week the paper is
due.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.COUC 504
? If you are from an adopted family background, focus on the cultural background of your
adoptive parents. You might be surprised at how their cultural background influenced
family system patterns in the home. If you are from a foster care background, this project
may be painful for you. It can also be very healing and informative. Feel free to write
about the Foster Care Culture and its impact on you if it fits with your background. You
can share as much or as little as you want to share in your Cultural Background Paper.
Take care of yourself in the paper-writing process and keep your instructor informed
about your experience.
