SOC 3110 - The Family

3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)

Introduction to the family as a social institution. Primary focus is on families in the U.S. with comparisons to other cultures. Topics include history of the family, trends in family formation and dissolution, division of labor, intergenerational relationships, family violence, and policy. Analyses of race, class, and gender are incorporated. Includes Honors sections. Preq: SOC 2010 or SOC 2020.