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Need a discussion post that discusses feminism or multiculturalism within the context of a reported marriage and family counseling/therapy intervention.

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The solution provides information, assistance and advice in tackling the task (see above) on the topic of marriage/family intervention/therapy,/counseling within the context of diversity and related issues. Here, feminism is discussed as a therapy perspective.

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Hi and thank you for using brainmass. The solution below should get you started. In this particular task, you are asking for help in putting together a short discussion on the topic of diversity and therapy. I suggest using this simple outline:

1. The issue - 100 words
2. Intervention within family and marriage - 150 words

I have chosen feminism here as there are many reported cases of power issues between couples where women are homemakers and without income. You can use the listed resources for further exploration of the topic. All the best with your studies.

Sincerely,
AE 105878/Xenia Jones

Feminism in Family Therapy
The mother is the nurturer and the father is the provider - at least that is the viewed 'traditional' stereotype of nuclear family settings. But in cases where earning becomes the source of power within families, even if it is unintended where the wife defers to the husband who earns for the family, that or the wife feels powerless, directionless and unequal to the husband ...

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