SOC-232 Sociology of Contemporary Families

GER: HB (Empirical Study of Human Behavior)
Prerequisite: SOC-101
Examining historical and current variation in the institution of the family, the construction of the “ideal” family and the impact of this construction for how the family as an institution both contributes to social order and perpetuates inequality. Marriage, divorce, child-rearing, work and family policy will be considered. 4 credits.