Ethics and Standards

Genogram Discussion

Identity Factor: Family

The genogram above displays my family unity. The picture clearly depicts connections between various family members and I. The genogram displays the immediate connection I have to my brother, then his sister in-law and my sister and her husband.

Identity Factor: Country or Origin/Residence

United States since I was born and raised here.

Identity Factor: Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic

Identity Factor: Gender

Female

How would you describe your family?

My family contains the most agreeable persons I have ever met. The ambience of any family meeting we have is always positive since every member value the opinion each person. Honor is the basis of the value of any Hispanic. The family are closely structured together to ensure collaboration. My parents have a strong relationship and my father is the breadwinner. We live with my grandmother whom everyone fondly refers to as Abuela.

Every member of my family plays different roles whereby my mother runs her own business and my father works at a construction company. All my uncles have varying rules in the construction industry and their wives work casual jobs. The vast distribution of careers in my family results in reliable finances for all individuals involved. It is a rule in my family that all members must take up a portion of their salary and place it in a family bank account, this ensures preparedness in case of any emergency

Where did you grow up?

I grew up in San Diego, California.

What symbols/values represent your culture?

Religion is the most prevalent lifestyle value that is adopted by the majority of persons in the Hispanic communities. The most predominant religion is “protestant and catholic” (“Latino/a and Hispanic Culture in the U.S”, 2020). Language is another value and practice that is widely adopted in the Hispanic community. The main language spoken is Spanish regardless of the location where the Hispanic persons are. Most Hispanics residing in the U.S. speak both Spanish and English. This is regardless of the fact that they were not born in the Spanish-speaking nations.

There are custom greetings such as “Bueno” and “Buenos Dias” which are predominantly applied by many individuals.

What roles, responsibilities, and/or expectations are associated with gender in your experience?

When young girls reach puberty, they are influenced into adapting kitchen roles as their primary purpose in life. Boys are taught to be outgoing and seek more out of the world. Girls are influenced to have more feminine qualities that would influence their possibilities of becoming good mothers.

Culturally Defined Characteristics

The structure of “close-knit families” is predominant in Hispanic communities. This is further depicted by the genogram above. Strong interpersonal relations exist among all members in a family unit. It is possible to relate well with different family members since they understand that honor and collaboration are imperative for the proper functioning of a family.

Direct or Indirect influence on orientation to Social Responsibility

The family unit discussed has a strong impact on social responsibility. Persons from Hispanic backgrounds are more susceptible to engage well with people with diverse backgrounds. This is primarily as a result of the adoption of honor and morality instilled in them as they grew up. I have discovered that I have high social responsibility which I believe increases my possibility of engaging well in any professional setting. I would be able to apply the values instilled me to promote collaboration with people from any kinds of backgrounds.

Reference

“Latino/a and Hispanic Culture in the U.S”. (2020). Latino/a and Hispanic Culture in the U.S. Retrieved 11 December 2020 from https://www.interexchange.org/articles/visit-the-usa/latino-hispanic-culture-in-us/

Running head: GENOGRAM DISCUSSION

Running head: GENOGRAM DISCUSSION

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