Troy University
Analysis of the family as a social institution and as a social group, with emphasis on the impact of the changing society on traditional family functions, courtship, role expectations, child rearing, and family stability. The course will examine changes in work patterns, marriage, divorce, and cohabitation over time including contemporary problems affecting marital relations and family interactions. Race, ethnicity, age, and gender differences will also be addressed.
3 credits
SOC 3331
Prerequisites, corequisites, and courses that build on this one
