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Question: Discussion 2: Comparing Family Systems Across the World 300 words

Family systems are deeply embedded in a country's culture. In some countries, small nuclear families in which children grow up and leave their parents are very common. In other countries, extended families in which children remain very close to their parents are more common. Family systems may also be compared according to whether the needs of the individual are most important (individualist) or the needs of the entire family are most important (collectivist). There is so much variance across the world that it is almost impossible to find two family systems that are exactly the same.

In this Discussion, you will identify two opposing family systems across the world and compare the societally-embedded family values for each. Then, you will explain implications of studying aging from a cross-cultural perspective.

To Prepare: Identify two opposing family systems across the world (e.g., North America versus South America or an eastern country versus a western country) and compare the societally-embedded family values for each of these systems. You might explore topics such as family values, family structure, caregiving priorities/expectations, or care expectations (spoken or unspoken).

Post a description of the two family systems you selected, including your comparison of the embedded family values in each. Then explain at least three implications of studying aging from a cross-cultural perspective.

Readings: Morgan, L. A., & Kunkel, S. R. (2016). Aging, society, and the life course (5th ed.). New York, NY: Springer.

Chapter 5, "Aging and the Family: Personal and Institutional Contexts" (pp. 107-135)

Silverstein, M., & Giarrusso, R. (2010). Aging and family life: A decade review. Journal of Marriage & Family, 72(5), 1039-1058.

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