SOCIO 012 - Introduction to Marriage and Family

    Recent Professors
    Lynne Gayton, Marco Godinez
    Recent Semesters
    2027SP, 2026SP, 2026FA
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    2027SP Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · CSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course is an analysis of the family and how socio-cultural and economic forces have shaped the family. This course is designed to help students better understand family system dynamics and appreciate the variety and diversity among families today. Students will be introduced to a variety of topics including: traditional family and changing family forms, gender roles and socialization, communication patterns, singlehood, cohabitation and other non-marital options, family violence, crises and change, and the future of the family.
    Usually Held
    Mon 12:45pm–2:10pm, Tue Thu 9:35am–11:00am