Course Description

86-310 Sociology of the Family (3-0)

An exploration of how family relationships are shaped by the social context and social structure, and the theoretical frameworks used to study them. Topics may include historical development of the family, cross-cultural perspectives, family policy, household division of labour, abuse, divorce, parenthood, domestic ideology, sexuality, interracial families.

Prerequisites: 86-212 or equivalent.

Exclusions: 39-312.

Course Profile

1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar