SOC 11 - Families and Society

    Recent Professors
    Jacquelynne B. Logg
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    49 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4J · CSU GE Area D0 · CSU GE Area E
    Description
    Examines social, cultural, economic, and political factors that influence relationships, marriage, and family systems. Situates private experiences of intimate relationships in a broader public context through the examination of empirical studies conducted by sociologists using varied theoretical perspectives. Topics include socio-historical development of families, gender roles and expectations, public policies, violence and abuse, and diversity of families and family forms. May be offered in a distance-learning format.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 1:00pm–2:20pm