SOC 312 - Sociology of Families

4 credits
Emphasizes the changes in structure, function, and character of families arising from changes in culture, economic conditions, and social policy. Compares contemporary families to historical and cross-cultural forms. Analyzes issues, such as changing gender roles, same-sex marriage, divorce, single parents, domestic violence, and new roles for children and aging relatives. Considers feminist and queer theories on families and may be applied to the Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies minor. Prerequisite(s): SOC 204.