SOC 136 - Marriage and Family

Prerequisite: Appropriate score on placement examination or successful completion of TRE 089 with an S.

Description: This course explores the aspects of marriage and family primarily in American society, with additional examination of selected cross-cultural issues in marriage and family. Related topics of focus include gender, sexuality, singlehood, cohabitation, communication in relationships, love and finding a partner, marital relationships, diversity in marriage and family relationships, planning for children, parenting, work and the family, domestic violence, crisis in relationships, divorce, remarriage, and relationships in later years.

Credits: (3)
Lecture Hours: 3

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