NWCCD 2022-2023 Catalog 
    
    Apr 20, 2024  
NWCCD 2022-2023 Catalog [This is an Archived Catalog.]

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SOC 2325 - Marriage and Family


This course is the sociological study of the pair, bonding or mate selection process, of marriage and of family relationships. This course explores topics of dating, engagement, cohabitation, marriage, family conflict, divorce and remarriage, including heterosexual and same gender perspectives, as well as the introduction of children into the family.  The focus is on contemporary American society, however a comparative analysis of the varied diverse cultural and global perspectives of marriage and family. Historical inquiries and current trends are examined and a review of the demonstrated changes which have transpired regarding marriage and family from past to present are conducted.
Minimum Credits: 3
Prerequisites: PSYC 1000 General Psychology or SOC 1000 Sociological Principles
Grading: Letter



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