The Family
SOC 228
Fall 2008
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01
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| Crosslisting:
FGSS 231 |
This course explores issues in contemporary U.S. family life, as illuminated by historical experience. Guiding questions include: What different forms do family arrangements take? How and on what basis are families produced? How are gender, racial, ethnic, and class differences reflected in and produced by family life? What is and what should be the relationship between family and state, as expressed in law and public policy (e.g., divorce, welfare, and access to legal marriage)? |
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Essential Capabilities:
Effective Citizenship
Students will participate in policy debates.
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS SOC |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: SOC151 OR SOC152 |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (FGSS)(SOC) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
Ann Crittenden, THE PRICE OF MOTHERHOOD
Edin and Kefalas, PROMISES I CAN KEEP
Nazli Kibria, "Power, Patriarchy, and Gender Conflict in the Vietnamese Immigrant Community"
Annette Lareau, UNEQUAL CHILDHOODS
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Examinations and Assignments:
Four to six short papers, group presentation, and final exam. |
| Instructor(s): Clawson,Mary Ann Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: FISK116; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 28 | | SR major: 8 | JR major: 8 | | |
| Seats Available: 5 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 2 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 7 | FR: X |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 3 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 0 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 2 |
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