Family Dynamics: Mapping Family Relationships (Practical)

Paper Code: 
DHSC 614 (B)
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to:

  • Understand the various forms of family that exist in contempory Indian context.
  • Understand the various roles shared by the members in a family and familial relationships.
  • Understand family by drawing three generational family tree.

 

Contents:          

  • To study different forms of family
  • To understand roles and responsibilities of family members using interviews.
  • To observe and identify the various developmental characteristics of different life stages.
  • To understand family dynamics using interviews.
  • To draw three generational family tree and genogram
Essential Readings: 
  • Kuppuswamy,B. (1975) . Social change in India (2nd Edition). New Delhi :Vikas
  • Ahuja , R. (1993) . Indian social system, New Delhi :Rawat.
  • Duvalh ,E. Family development, J.B. Lippincott, New York, 3rd ed. 1967
  • Indira Gandhi National Open University, National center for disability studies. Human development and family relationships, Manual for supervised practicum, New Delhi
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