Question

Describe at least one way that the larger culture has positively or negatively shaped your views toward marriage and family systems. Identify and explain at least one positive value or belief that you learned from your family of origin. Describe at least one unhelpful assumption, value, or belief that you learned from your family of origin. In what way would you like to change that assumption, value, or belief as you move forward in your relationships? Explain at least one way your immediate family members can improve their individual family interaction and relationships.

Answer 1

Larger culture has effected marriage and family system in many ways. One such is gender role.House chores can be divided based on gender in some cultures. For instance, ‘guy chores’ may involve taking out the trash, fixing minor plumbing issues or anything requiring heavy lifting, while ‘girl chores’ are cooking or organizing the house with the occasional cleaning.

In our family, there is no stereotypical gender roles. My dad cooks whenever necessary and my mother does heavy lifting if the need arises.

As each family had pros, there is always a con in the family system. This is very common, in fact, in most society. Women are expected to get married in early 20s which I think is not for anybody to decide. I am 30 and not just my family by the whole neighbourhood is pushing me to get married.

I would not impose such pressure to anybody. Marriage is a big deal and no one needs to be forced or put presure on.

There is alot of communication barrier within the family where one bottles up their thoughts and feelings. I would encourage assertiveness among the family members.