Sociology of Families
Sociology · 3 hrs Lecture
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SOC-2103 prerequisites
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Where SOC-2103 counts
Counts toward 5 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
- CRS 3-YEAR BA IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION STUDIES
- CRS 4-YEAR BA IN CONFLICT RESOLUTION STUDIES
- DEV 3-YEAR BA IN DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES (STREAM A: INDIVIDUAL HUMAN DEVELOPMENT)
- DEV 3-YEAR BA IN DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES (STREAM B: COMPARATIVE BIOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT)
- DEV 3-YEAR BA IN DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES (STREAM C: CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND CHILD CARE)
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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).
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.