SOC 5140 - The Family

Credits: 3
Max Credit: 3

Two major themes of the course are change experienced by the family institution and the centrality of the family in America today. Subjects that are covered include: A brief history of the family in the United States, kinship, family structure, mate-selection, marriage, divorce, and socialization.

Prerequisite: 6 hours in sociology including SOC 1000 and at least junior standing.
Dual Listed SOC 4140.