SOC 1102 Love, Sex, and Family
Families are important components of our social worlds and learning about them helps in understanding ourselves and others. Using a sociological perspective, students consider the realities, challenges and opportunities that contemporary families face and explore the ways by which our intimate connections shape and are shaped by society. Students examine how race, class, and gender influence family life, as well as how power and identity operate within families and society. By analyzing issues like love, sexuality, and caregiving, students gain insight into the diverse, complex, and ever-changing nature of family and intimate connections.
Offered
Fall, Spring