SOC 404 - Sociology of Lesbian and Gay Families and Relationships

Social, familial, and legal issues surrounding the formation of lesbian and gay marriages, domestic partnerships, and families that include children. Relationship dynamics, sexuality, and parenting among lesbian and gay partners, and differences (when present) from heterosexual experiences. Issues arising at the intersections of sexual orientation with gender, race, and social class. The shifting nature of lesbian and gay sexual identities in a postmodern world. (This course is identical to SOC 304.)

Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.

Prerequisites: CHF 200 or CHF 351 or SOC 101 or WST 101 or permission.

Credits: 3