SOC 323 - The Family And Society

Institution:

Edgewood College

Subject:

Description:

The institution of family through historical and contemporary perspectives. Attention is given to family structure in society and its interconnectedness with economic conditions, race and ethnic differentiations, religious beliefs, status expectations, gender ideologies, and legal definitions. Emphasis on an exploration of multiple areas within a family context, including singlehood, courtship, sexuality, mate selection, childhood, cohabitation, marriage, and parenthood. Additionally, a review of familial relationships through marriage, non- marital relations, kinship groups, and household are examined. Crosslisted with WS 323.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.edgewood.edu

Phone Number:

(608) 663-4861

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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