Homework: Ethnic Genogram
Present a genogram to the class that identifies the racial or ethnic characteristics and changing worldviews of your family over three or four generations. This tool differs from a standard genogram because the focus is on how and when prejudice may be learned. Be thorough and meticulous as you prepare your genogram and keep a copy of your work-you will use it for homeworks later in this course.
1. Begin by constructing a genogram of your family, with the bottom node representing you. Go as far back as you can remember and include anyone whose racial or ethnic views you remember.
2. Males are represented by squares, and females are represented by circles. A horizontal line connecting the two indicates a family. Children are placed below the horizontal family line from the oldest to the youngest, left to right. For more information on genograms, perform an online search.
3. Using the following color guide, fill in the squares or circles based on the race or ethnicity of the individual. Represent individuals of multiple races or ethnicities by dividing the circle or square into as many designations as needed.
a. Green: White
b. Purple: Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish Origin
c. Blue: American Indian or Alaska Native
d. Orange: Black or African American
e. Brown: Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
f. Light blue: Asian Indian
g. Pink: Asian
h. Lavender: Specify Other Race or Ethnicity
4. Write each person's culturally significant data beside his or her square or circle. Culturally significant data, in this context, means events or views the person held regarding culture or ethnicity. Consider, for example, if your aunt married someone who practiced a different religion, or your mother was proud of being part American Indian.
5. Include information regarding at least three characteristics, or core values, of family members; religion or faith; birthplace; nationality; and an urban or rural location.
Write 350 to 700 words analysis using your genogram.
1. Identify your strengths and weaknesses as a cultural counselor in a predominately North American, youth oriented, and able-bodied society.
2. How do you plan to use your strengths as a cultural counselor? How do you plan to improve your weaknesses?
3. Consider one identity development theory from Ch. 11 & 12 of Counseling the Culturally Diverse. How does this theory compare to your own identity development?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.