CULTURAL COMPETENCE FRAMEWORKS AND CULTURAL CONTEXT SLP mod 2

Background: In this module you will continue to explore different aspects of the culture that you selected in Module 1. In this module, as evidence of your progress, you will submit a paper addressing the constructs of Purnells model listed below. Subheadings should be used that address each of the papers requirements.

Assignment

Discuss the Family Roles & Organization construct of Purnells model as it relates to your selected culture and address each of the sub-constructs listed below:

Head of household
Gender roles
Goals & priorities
Developmental tasks
Roles of aged
Extended family
Social status
Alternative lifestyles
Discuss the Workforce Issues construct of Purnells model as it relates to your selected culture and address each of the sub-constructs listed below:
Acculturation
Autonomy
Language barriers
Discuss the Biocultural Ecology construct of Purnells model as it relates to your selected culture and address each of the sub-constructs listed below:
Biological variations
Skin color
Heredity
Genetics
Ecology
Discuss the Pregnancy construct of Purnells model as it relates to your selected culture and address each of the sub-constructs list below:
Fertility practices
Views toward pregnancy
Pregnancy beliefs
Birthing
Post-partum (including child rearing)
Note: In your write-up use section headings for each question and subheadings for each of the categories.

SLP Assignment Expectations
Use information from your module readings/articles as well as appropriate research to support your selection.

Length: The SLP assignment should be 5-8 pages long (double-spaced).

Additional Resources

Purnell Model of Cultural Competence

Drug Metabolism was intentionally omitted from the sub-constructs of the biocultural ecology construct in this module’s assignment.