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Gender and Family Communication

North Seattle Community College CMN 145. Gender and Family Communication. Symbolic Meanings and Relational Maintenance: Rituals and Stories. “Every family lives in its own symbolic world, yet also participates in the larger world of shared symbolic activity” ( Family Communication 106).

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Gender and Family Communication

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  1. North Seattle Community CollegeCMN 145 Gender and Family Communication Symbolic Meanings and Relational Maintenance: Rituals and Stories

  2. “Every family lives in its own symbolic world, yet also participates in the larger world of shared symbolic activity” (Family Communication 106).

  3. “What is most important about a family situation or event is not what happened but what it means to each family member” (106).

  4. Family Symbols & Rituals • Couple Rituals • Family Cultural Rituals • Intergenerational Rituals • Family Ceremonies and Celebrations

  5. Stories carry important messages to family members: Remember Create belonging and reaffirm family destiny Educate current members Aid changes Provide stability entertain Family Stories

  6. Types of Stories • How did this family come to be? • Are parents really human? • How does a child become a male or female in this family? • Will the family stand behind its members? • How does the family handle adversity? • Why does it mean to be a ___ (family name)?

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