SOCY1058
Sociology of the Family
In recent years, U.S. public policy has focused on strengthening the nuclear family as a primary strategy for reducing poverty and improving the lives of America's youth. It is often assumed that this type of family is healthy, financially independent, heterosexual, violence-free, normative, and grounded in historical tradition. This course examines these assumptions sociologically while considering systemic variations in race/ethnicity, class, gender, ability, and sexual orientation within and among American families.
Course overview
- Department
- Sociology
- School
- MCAS
- Credits
- 3
Requirements fulfilled
- University Core: Social Science (All undergraduates)
Official evaluation summary
3.53 / 5
Data freshness
Instructors
Sections
- Section 01
- Section 01