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Family Sociology examines the family as a social institution, exploring its structures, functions, and evolving dynamics within various cultural and historical contexts. The course investigates patterns of marriage, parenting, kinship, and household composition, analyzing how factors such as gender, race, class, and social change influence family life. Students will learn to apply sociological theories and research methods to contemporary issues impacting families, including shifting roles, divorce, cohabitation, and policy implications, fostering a deeper understanding of the complexitiesanddiversityofmodernfamilyforms.
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TheFamily12thEditionbyJ.RossEshleman
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