Diversity in Contemporary Families

Catalog description

This course is designed to introduce students to some of the major issues related to families and relationships, with a focus on sociological perspectives, policy implications, and an emphasis on diversity and equity. Students study the historical and contemporary contexts that have shaped the meanings and importance of families in society. They consider diversity in contemporary families, how variations in families are socially patterned and political aspects of families. The curriculum emphasizes the diversity of people and families in the United States and other societies, while drawing insights from cross-cultural and historical comparisons.