SOCI 257 - Family in Modern Society

Institution:

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

This course focuses on the family as a social institution, social process, and important social context. A variety of topics are covered, including the historical development of family, childhood socialization, marriage and divorce, balancing work and family, the impact of family on social mobility, and diversity and change in contemporary American families. Includes an emphasis on the ways in which ?private? families are intricately connected to the ?public issues? of the larger society. Students will explore leading empirical findings as well as apply major theoretical insights to the study of families in the U.S.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

This course is approved for distance education instruction. Distance education opportunities vary by semester. Please contact the university for more information.

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2005 - 08/25/2024 

Institution Website:

www.ship.edu/

Phone Number:

(717) 477-7447

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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