2023-2024 Catalog

SOC-223 Families in Contemporary Society

An exploration of the diversity of contemporary families. Comparisons are made between the cultural myths of the "ideal family" and the lived realities. Challenges confronting contemporary families and their implications for social policy are examined in such areas as work/family conflicts, gay and lesbian families, welfare, family violence.

Credits

4

Core Curriculum

  • Human Behavior and Societies

Offered

Ocasionally