Summer 2024
> Humanities & Social Sciences
> SOCI.3740
> 045
Course No: SOCI.3740-045; SIS Class Nbr: 3008; SIS Term: 3340
Course Status: Open
Course Description
This course will explore the "traditional" definition of family throughout American history as well as how now more than ever, many families challenge the conventional definition. We will discuss how different political, economic and social factors (i.e. enslavement, immigration policies, etc.) have shaped the experiences, structure and dynamics of how families function in the United States. We will analyze families of diverse racial backgrounds as well as other families that have been constructed as outside of the "norm," such as LGBT families, military families and adoptive and foster families. We will also outline specific societal changes (e.g. assisted reproductive technology) that have contributed to how families form, bond and experience family life.
Prerequisites, Notes & Instructor
When Offered & Tuition
- Online Course
- 2024 Summer: May 13 to Jun 26
- Course Level: Undergraduate
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Tuition: $1155
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