SOC 2433 - The Family and Society

Institution:

The College of Saint Scholastica

Subject:

Description:

4 cr. Exploration of the meaning and variety of family life in the United States and other cultures. Classic and contemporary theories are combined with recent research findings to understand the changing definitions and contexts of family life. Emphasis is placed on the study of the family in a broader context, including the influence of neighborhoods, schools and religion, socioeconomic inequalities, gender roles, domestic abuse, divorce, and a life span approach to family life.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.css.edu

Phone Number:

(218) 723-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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