Sociology of the Family

Catalog description

This course covers the institution of the family and other intimate relationships. Emphasis is placed on mate selection, gender roles, sexuality, communication, power and conflict, parenthood, diverse lifestyles, divorce and remarriage, and economic issues. Upon completion, students should be able to analyze the family as a social institution and the social forces which influence its development and change. (1997 SU) This course has been approved to satisfy the following requirement(s): | Social/Behavioral Science Gen. Ed. course for A.A., A.A. Teacher Preparation and A.S. | Social/Behavioral Science Gen. Ed. course for A.A.S. and A.G.E.