SOC200 — Sociology of the Family
SOC 200 - Sociology of the Family SOC 200 - Sociology of the Family 5 Credits Provides an analysis of the historical and modern realities of families, including patterns in the family life cycle, diversity, changes in family structure, socialization of children and divorce. Presented through lecture, class discussion and small-group interaction. Fees Quarters Typically Designed to Serve Social science (i.e., anthropology, sociology & psychology) students; nursing students; any student interested in understanding families. Active Date 2014-11-07 Grading Basis Decimal Grade Class Limit 38 Lecture 55 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0 Total Degree Distributions: AA Social Science Area II Course Outline I. Definition & variations in family: Across time and place II. Stages in the family life cycle III. Patterns in courtship and dating - propinquity and homogeneity IV. Marriage - variations over time in age at first marriage; variations by social class, race/ethnicity, time and region; marital satisfaction and stability V. Child bearing and rearing - factors contributing to variation in number and timing of children; childhood socialization VI. Marriage and family structure in older years - empty nest VII. Marital dissolution VIII. Variations in family structure by race/ ethnicity/ social class and time Student Learning