Use the resources on this page to answer the Unit 2 Discussion topics.

Topic 1: Physical Discipline

After reviewing the definitions of types of family violence, should physical discipline of children be viewed as a form of family violence? Why, or why not? Should parents be allowed to physically discipline their children? Explain your answer in detail.

Topic 2: Interrelations of Patriarchal Beliefs

After reading the article “Interrelations of patriarchal beliefs, gender, collectivism/individualism, and mental health,” share one key point that you support about the theories in the article.

Provide supporting information from the article.

For Discussion Topic 1, try the suggested keywords below on the Find page of this guide and in the suggested databases below.

• physical discipline of children
• corporal punishment
• parental physical discipline of a child