Sociology of the Family (SOC 102)

Term: 2017-2018 Spring

Faculty

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Description

This course is an introduction to sociology, with an emphasis on family systems. Foundational sociological theory will be covered as a basis for an in-depth study of modern family structures. This course will explore the contemporary issues of power relationships; family organization and reorganization; single parent families; divorce, family violence, malfunction; and the effect of the family on the socialization of children.