SOC 311 - Sociology of Families

Upper Division

Families are one of our most basic social institutions. They provide the primary social and physical contexts within which we become fully human. This course begins by exploring the idea of ‘the traditional family’ and continues by examining historical trends and empirical data about American family life over the past century; including divorce patterns, fertility rates, women entering the workforce, and marriage. The class focuses on diversity and change, particularly the ways that social trends and social categories influence family structures.

Core Curriculum Designation(s)
IPE - Identity, Power, and Equity in the United States

Repeatable
No

Additional Notes
Previous course number: SOC 111

Course credits: 4