Discussion: Applying Rituals in Diverse Contexts

Rituals vary from family to family based on general cultural influences as well as cultural factors within the family. It is important to understand how rituals apply in diverse contexts. That is the focus of this week. For this assignment, you will select and read five or more chapters within Ch. 5-15 in the Rituals in Families and Family Therapy text.

Be sure to carefully review this week's resources. You will be expected to apply the information from these resources when you prepare your assignments.

Imber-Black, E., Roberts, J., & Whiting, R. A. (2003) Rituals in families and family therapy.

Select and read five chapters within chapters 5-15

For this assignment, identify each of the five chapters that you selected and provide a brief description of the significant points you learned from each. Also, include a brief statement about any overarching themes that you observed about using rituals across the five selected contexts.