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SOC 252 Family

This course examines historic and contemporary American family systems and their relationship to other social institutions including the economy, politics, race, and education.  Topics include mate selection, marriage, parenting, child socialization, sexuality, cohabitation, divorce, single parenthood, family conflict, intimate partner violence, and contemporary family and social policy.  Sociological theories guide and inform the discussion of the specific topics. Offered as needed (L11)

Credits

3