AI 358 - Family Ethics/ Cultural Change

Institution:

DePaul University

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Description:

Over the past 40 years, America has witnessed revolutionary changes in family formation and even the very definition of what constitutes a family. Feminism, birth control, legalized divorce, and changes in work patterns have all contributed to alterations in family dynamics, including the decline of the nuclear family, the increase in divorce rates, the rise of single motherhood, and gay and lesbian parenting. Underlying this contemporary family diversity and disruption are changes in Americans' moral understandings of marriage, the role of parenting, and obligations to children. This course will examine a variety of ethical perspectives on the family, including traditional theological concepts, secular approaches, and contemporary religious responses to the challenges facing modern families. The course will result in a theoretical and practical exploration of how people make moral sense of their family life. BA-1999 Competencies: A-3-C, A-4, H-3-G. Pre-1999 Competencies: AL-G, AL-P, HC-L.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depaul.edu

Phone Number:

(312) 362-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Quarter

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