It is essential for mental health workers to understand the influence of external factors on family dynamics. This two-part assignment will help you learn this concept. Please complete both parts on the attachment, “Sociological Influences,” to adequately complete this assignment.
Part 1: Complete the chart on the provided attachment, citing two to four scholarly sources throughout the chart. While APA style is not required for the body of Part 1, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
Part 2: Use the information in the chart to write a 500–750-word analysis on the same attachment.
Citing two to four scholarly sources, answer the following prompts:

Describe the diverse family system you selected. 
Explain the impact of feminism, patriarchy/gender roles, and social class on the family system you selected.
Explain the impact of the economy on the family system: labor, wealth, consumers, etc.
Explain the impact of the state on the family system: laws, regulations, policies, education, etc.
MHW-642 Topic 2: Sociological Influences
It is essential for mental health workers to understand the influence of external factors on family
dynamics. This two-part assignment will help you learn this concept. Please complete both parts of this
attachment to adequately complete this assignment.
Part 1: Complete the chart below citing two to four scholarly sources throughout the chart.
Part 2: Use the information in the chart to write a 500–750-word analysis.
Please complete both parts on this document.
Part 1: While APA style is not required for the body of Part 1, solid academic writing is expected, and
documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines.
List five sociological factors that can influence family dynamics:
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Select two of the factors you listed above.
Explain the influence the two selected sociological factors have on family dynamics. (100-150 words)
Explain how these family systems listed below adapt to the two sociological factors you selected
above. (50-75 words each)
Single-mother families:
Married couple families:
Single-father families:
Lastly, explain why it is important for mental health workers to understand the sociological factors that
influence family dynamics. (100-150 words)
References
Part 2: Using the information in the chart above, write a 500-750-word analysis. Citing two to four
scholarly sources, answer the following prompts:
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Describe the diverse family system you selected.
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Explain the impact of feminism, patriarchy/gender roles, and social class on the family system
selected.
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Explain the impact of the economy on the family system: labor, wealth, consumers, etc.
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Explain the impact of the state on the family system: laws, regulations, policies, education, etc.