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SOC 318 - Sociology of the Family

Analysis of the modern family begins with a socio-historical examination of the effects of love, gender and poverty. Major topics include marriage and divorce, sexual behavior, family violence, parenting and ethnic families. Current families are analyzed from a social psychological viewpoint that includes the dynamic structure of relationships.

General Education Requirements: Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.

Prerequisites: SOC 101 or permission.

Course Typically Offered: Not Regularly Offered

Credits: 3