SOCL 1472 - Sociology of the Family

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Central Lakes College

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Description:

Credits: 3 Prerequisite: none This course examines contemporary issues facing families in the United States. Students will examine key topics in the sociology of families such as marriage, cohabitation, divorce, teen pregnancy and family violence. Attention will also be given to the variations in families by race, class, gender, and sexual orientation. Throughout the course, students will refine their "sociological imaginations" in relation to family life. How are families shaped by their social environments? Why are families changing? Are the changes as dramatic as some social commentators claim? Is "the family" indeed breaking down? Transfer Curriculum Goal(s): 5

Credits:

3.00 - 5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.CLCMN.EDU

Phone Number:

(218) 855-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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