SOC 309 - Families

4 credit(s)
The primary emphasis is on the relationship between the familial institution and the society in which it is being studied. Attention is given to trans-historical and cross-cultural data and how social change impacts the institution. Additional areas of investigation include definitions of the family, socialization, cohabitation, courtship, marriage, divorce, gender and sex roles, sexuality, socio-economic forces, family violence, alternative forms, and the future of the family. Also listed as GSS 309.
Core Requirement(s): Counts toward core requirement: Social Systems and Human Behavior.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 101, SOC 102, SOC 110, SOC 120, SOC 130, or SOC 150.