The Family
SOC 228
Spring 2008 not offered
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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:
Speaking, Writing
In addition to multiple writing assignments, students will engage in public 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 Major Requirement for: (FGSS)(SISP-Soc Conc)(SOC) |
Major Readings:
Examples include:
Gerstel and Sarkisian, "Marriage: the Good, the Bad, and the Greedy"
Lareau, Unequal Childhood
Crittenden, The Price of Motherhood
Edin, "Surviving the Welfare System"
Fineman, "Neutered Mother and Sexual Family" (excerpt)
Gupta, "What Is Indian about You"
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Examinations and Assignments:
Critical analysis papers, debate, and final exam or paper. |
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