SO 345A - Sociology of the Family

Institution:

Merrimack College

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Description:

This course provides an overview of the family as a major institution of society using a sociological perspective. The family is studied from both the macro and micro levels with special attention devoted to the significant transformations and changes the family is undergoing in its form and functions. The changing nature of the family is discussed in terms of its effects on us individually as well as the impact the changes are making in society. The objectives of this course are: (1) to introduce students to the essential concepts, theories, and research used in sociology to analyze the family; (2) to enhance the students’ understanding of the complexity of family life and how family experience is shaped by race, social class, gender, and culture; (3) to enable students to identify and examine sociologically relevant problems and issues within the contemporary family; and, (4) to encourage critical thinking and writing skills that demonstrate the students’ abilities to understand and analyze social phenomena. Prerequisite: SO 201A or consent of the instructor. Satisfies the social science distribution requirement. Three hours a week.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.merrimack.edu

Phone Number:

(978) 837-5000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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