Suppose You Were Asked to Conduct a Workshop on Basic

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Essay

Suppose you were asked to conduct a workshop on basic ways that the typical family can foster intellectual development in its children.Put together a list of recommendations by drawing from the research findings obtained using the HOME inventory, from the discussion of disadvantaged home environments, and from the research presented on compensatory education.

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Definitions:

Matriarchy

A social system in which females, particularly mothers, hold the primary positions of power and authority, in contrast to the more commonly seen patriarchal systems.

Dominant Status

A position of power, influence, or importance within a social hierarchy or structure.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that views social life as a competition, focusing on the struggles between groups for limited resources.

Gender Roles

Socially constructed roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a society considers appropriate for men and women.