SOC 125Marriage, Fam & Alt Lifestyles

Catalog

An introduction to the sociological analysis of families, marriages and intimate relationships. Family life and intimate relationships in contemporary American society are examined from the perspectives of different ethnic and racial groups with a focus on the intersectionality of race, class, gender and sexuality. Emphasis is placed on the analysis of the family's relationship to economic structures, political institutions and belief systems in different socio-cultural and historical contexts. Topics include: history of the family, family diversity and inequality, socialization, sexuality, child and intimate partner violence and abuse, courtship, interracial friendships and romantic relationships, singlehood, marriage, communication patterns, parenting, adoption, divorce, remarriage, stepfamilies, widowhood, aging, and the future of the family. (C-ID SOCI 130)(CSU/UC)(AA/AS-4, CSU-D,E, IGETC-4, Cal-GETC-4)