SOC 3331 - Sociology of the Family

3 Credit Hour(s)

Analysis of the family as a social institution and as a social group, with emphasis on the impact of the changing society on traditional family functions, courtship, role expectations, child rearing, and family stability. The course will examine changes in work patterns, marriage, divorce, and cohabitation over time including contemporary problems affecting marital relations and family interactions. Race, ethnicity, age, and gender differences will also be addressed.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 2275