SOC 103 - Marriage and the Family

(3 credits)

45 lecture hours
Prerequisites: REN 092 orELI 082G and ELI 082W ,or appropriate course waivers or ACCUPLACER or ACCUPLACER-ESL scores
The family as a social institution is studied. The course applies sociological concepts, theories, research, and crosscultural perspectives to understanding courtship, marriage, and family institutions. Topics examined include sexuality, love, marital adjustment, parenthood, childhood, gender roles, alternative life styles, and family variations by social class, ethnic group, and race.