SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY
This course will teach students the important influences and consequences of American family life. We will consider issues such as sex and sexualities, marriage and cohabitation, divorce, family structure, same-sex marriage, domestic violence, and household labor. We will also examine the role of social institutions and social inequality in shaping family norms and constraints on family behaviors. Cross-list: SOCI 334 .
Prerequisites & course information
Short Title: SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY Department: Stdy of Women, Gender, & Sxlty Grade Mode: Standard Letter Course Type: Lecture Distribution Group: Distribution Group II Credit Hours: 3 Restrictions: Enrollment is limited to Undergraduate, Undergraduate Professional or Visiting Undergraduate level students. Course Level: Undergraduate Upper-Level
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026–2027