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Catalog : SOCI.2310 Sociology of Families (Formerly 48.231)

SOCI.2310 — Undergraduate

Id: 005824 Offering: 1 Credits: 3-3

Description

This course uses a sociological approach to understand family forms, practices, and controversies in contemporary society, with particular emphasis on families in the United States. We will look closely at how family experiences and opportunities have changed over time, and also how they vary by gender, age, class, race/ethnicity and sexual orientation. What functions do families perform in modern society? How are they changing? How do these changes affect our lives?

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SOCI.2310 — Online and Continuing Education

Id: 005824 Offering: 2 Credits: 3-3

Description

This course uses a sociological approach to understand family forms, practices, and controversies in contemporary society, with particular emphasis on families in the United States. We will look closely at how family experiences and opportunities have changed over time, and also how they vary by gender, age, class, race/ethnicity and sexual orientation. What functions do families perform in modern society? How are they changing? How do these changes affect our lives?

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