Read the case study of the Madrigal family below. This case study comes from the Disney film, Encanto, which you are welcome, but not required, to watch for additional context.
Please respond to question 1 and to either question 2 or 3 below. Your responses to each question should be no more than 1-2 double spaced pages each.
1) Using your course materials related to systems theory, identify and describe the systems that are involved or could be involved in the lives of the Madrigal family. Be sure to note the level of system involved (e.g. microsystem, chronosystem).
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2) Consider the family matriarch, Alma. Apply one of the 8 Overarching Perspectives, except systems theory, from Week 3 (Chapter 2 in textbook) to Alma’s case.
Explain how we can understand Alma’s life experiences and her behavior using the perspective you selected. Don’t forget to identify strengths and weaknesses.
3) Consider Maribel. Apply one of the 8 Overarching Perspectives, except systems theory, from Week 3 (Chapter 2 in textbook) to Maribel’s case. Explain how we can understand Maribel’s life experiences and her behavior using the perspective you selected. Don’t forget to identify strengths and weaknesses.
