SOC-21033 credit hours

Sociology of Families

Sociology · 3 hrs Lecture

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SOC-2103 prerequisites

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SOC-1100Introduction to Sociology I: Concepts and Methods

SOC-1101not in the 2026-27 calendar

WGS-1232Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies

Declared Majors in Developmental Studies may have the requisite waived by obtaining permission of the Sociology Department Chair

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Description

This course examines the traditional nuclear family in Western industrialized societies and its various forms. Particularly, families are treated as social relationships and, how these relationships are established, challenged, broken up and re-built are examined. Topics covered include theories on families, dating, family formation, domestic work, domestic violence, divorce, single, and step families. Gender perspectives are applied in this course.

Requisite courses

SOC-1100 or SOC-1101 or WGS-1232 (Declared Majors in Developmental Studies may have the requisite waived by obtaining permission of the Sociology Department Chair) [prerequisite(s)].

Note

Students may not receive credit for SOC-2103(3) and the former SOC-2103(6).

Lecture

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.