SOC 306 - Sociology of Family

Semester Hours: 4

This course examines the function, structure, and variety of families. Topics include: the historical origins of contemporary American family life; patterns in family formation and dissolution, including dating, cohabitation, marriage, and divorce; sexuality and families; work-family (im)balance; and social problems, such as poverty and intimate violence. We will discuss and debate the implications of changing family life in the United States and abroad.

Prerequisite: Four semester hours of sociology or criminal justice studies coursework or permission of instructor.