SOC 180 - Marriage and The Family

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

This course explores various types of family relationships in society and how sustaining and changing the values, beliefs and rules in relationships are supported and altered through society's institutions in diverse societies. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Describe the American family in terms of the three major sociological theories; Explain the concepts concerning who marries whom; Describe how the rules in institutions shape perceptions of what constitutes a family and may reinforce inequality and discrimination; Explain human reproduction, including prenatal aspects, childbirth, contraceptive techniques and socially transmitted diseases; Assess possible future changes in what family forms, marriage forms and living arrangements are as they may affect the American family.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099* or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores (*Course(s) May Be Taken Concurrently)

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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