Across the last three classes, select some (or one in greater detail) institutions which families interact and receive services or otherwise relate and illustrate how social and technological change and globalization affect these institutions and their impact diverse families. Discuss research, theory and best practice as they suggestimproving these interactions and relationships. What can families do to better advocate for their members? Institutions include, but are not limited to: work/finances, education, health/medicine, law/justice, religion, government.
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Nielsen, L. (2011). Shared parenting after divorce: A review of shared residential parenting research. Journal of Divorce and Remarriage, 52, 586-609.
Schweiger, W. K. & O’Brien, M. (2005). Special needs adoption: An ecological approach. Family Relations, 54(4), 512-522.
