Overview
Description
Analysis of the family as a social institution in historical and social-political context. Examination of sociological and social psychological theories on family structure and process.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Terms
fall, spring
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- compare and contrast family theories and frameworks and apply their concepts in the study of families and intimate relationships.
- evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of theories, frameworks and research methodologies and their use in studying diverse forms of families and intimate relationships.
- identify domains of public and private families and describe their intersection.
- synthesize and integrate information on the role of social class, race/ethnicity, gender and their intersectionality to analyze the experiences of families in diverse contexts and various cultures/societies.
- analyze the issues, stressors, and contexts facing contemporary families in relation to institutions, structures, social policies and family processes.