SOC 222 Sociology of the Family

Examines intimate relationships, courtship, marriage and family patterns -- old, new and unconventional. Focuses on how relationships are built, maintained, changed and terminated. Required: SOC 204 General Sociology or instructor's approval. Recommended: College-level reading (RD 120 Critical Thinking) and writing skills (WR 090 The Write Course).

Credits

Notes

Lower Division Transfer (LDT) Course

General Education Requirements

AGS Social Science, Cultural Literacy AAOT/AAS, AS Liberal Arts Core 4, AAS Human Relations, AAOT Social Sciences, AS Difference, Power & Discrim,

Outcomes

Describe the nature of contemporary families and changes in family structure over the last century. Describe the pitfalls and promise of married life. Describe the economic, legal and political dimensions of the family and analyze how these determine patterns and changes in family structure.