SOCI 2301 - Marriage & Family Relationships

Institution:

Wharton County Junior College

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Description:

Provides a sociological understanding of the processes involved in family relations, household life and structures, and family problems. Emphasizes historical formations, social influences, and the diversity of families in the United States; explores myths about family forms and features; the role of gender; divisions of labor within household; historical shifts; family privacy and government interventions; sterotypes; and the effect of social, economic, and political forces on the family. This course also addresses broader issues in the sociology of intimate relationships beyond conventional marriage and families. Prerequisite: THEA reading and writing requirements met. Type: Acad

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wcjc.edu

Phone Number:

(979) 532-4560

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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