Watch the movie: Real Women Have Curves (2002)
Part 1 (1 – 1.5 pages)

Brief explanation of the family that the movie portrays include family structure and key members of the family. Include diversity issues, dynamics and communication in this section.

Analyze the family environment.
Assess the family life cycle.

Part 2 (1 – 1.5 pages)

Apply the systems theory to the family (see pp. 166 – 169 of your text)

Discuss the different systems represented and apply the systems theory to the family.

Part 3 (.5 – 1 page)

Discuss social work in relationship to the family.

Discuss at least two ways you as a social worker can assist the family.
Social Work Roles (see chapter 1 of the text book)