BLS 3011 - Variations in The Black American Family

Institution:

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Subject:

Black Studies

Description:

3 hours; 3 credits This course is an intensive study of the Black American family. African heritage, post-Civil War family structure, and the impact of urbanization are the initial focus. Next we compare and contrast Black upper-middle-class, lower-middle-class, and working-class family structures. We also explore the Black single life, the polygamous relationship, and other lifestyles. Black American, Western Indian, and immigrant African family structures and variations are also examined. Prerequisite: BLS 1019 or SOC 1005, or departmental permission.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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