SOC 3400 - Sociology of Family

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A sociological perspective on families, with emphasis on how larger social forces such as laws, education, and the economy influence individual families and families as a social institution. Topics include families throughout history, dating, mate selection, marriage, divorce, family violence, and family policy. Identical with (WGS 335 or WGS 3813). (Formerly SOC 335)
Prerequisite(s): (SOC 100 or SOC 1000) or (SOC 205 or SOC 2200)