The Contemporary Puerto Rican Family

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This course is a study of the dynamics of change in the present Puerto Rican family structure from the early colonial setting to the present urban family. The legal and social structure from the Law of the Indies to the present legislation stressing morals, ethics, values, religion, education, and the disorganization and other aspects of the Puerto Rican family structure are studied. Students conduct research on these topics, utilizing current research journals and primary sources.