3-5 page paper

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 suggest
improving 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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