Module 3: Connections Between Families and Society

Utah State Capital

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:

Explain the bidirectional influences between families and society; how families support society and how society supports individual families
Compare cultural ideals prominent in the United States to those of other Western nations
Compare and contrast family policy in the United States and other countries
Identify how the market economy in the U.S. impacts family life

Overview

Module 3 allows students to examine the bidirectional relationship between families and society to better understand policy. Additionally, students will compare the United States to other developed and Western nations, such as Sweden.

Activities

READ

Bogenschneider, K. (2014). Family Policy Matters: How Policymaking Affects Families and What Professionals Can Do
- Ch 5 – How Families Support Society and How Societies Support Families: A Global View
- Ch 6 – How Society Shapes Families: A U.S. View

WATCH

Guest Speaker - Family Policy in Sweden

REVIEW

Module 3 Activity Map - Connections Between Families and Society

SUBMIT

Module 3: Activity Squares
- Module 3: Activity Square Assignment #1
- Module 3: Activity Square Assignment #2

COMPLETE

Module 3: Quiz

LOOKING AHEAD

In module 4, students will learn about the differences between individualistic and family perspectives to policy. Students will also be introduced to the family impact lens.