2013-2014 University Catalog 
  
2013-2014 University Catalog

SOCI 309 - Marriage, Families, and Intimate Life

Credits: 3 (NR)
Uses a sociological framework to analyze and understand the diverse forms of contemporary families–traditional marriages, cohabitation, domestic partnerships, single-parents families, stepfamilies, and gay and lesbian families. Explored are topics such as changes in sexual mores, reflected in new dating practices; shifting parenting roles; effects of social class, race and ethnicity; and the outcomes of divorce for couples and children.

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0