SOCY 1010 - Sociology of Marriage and the Family
3 Credits
This course analyzes marriage and family from a sociological perspective. Students will examine how the sociocultural context and historical changes impact how we form and maintain families. Students will use sociological theories to understand past and current trends in marriage and family, focusing on variations in family structures and experiences across race, class, gender, age, and sexuality. The course will answer questions like: does living together before marriage increase the likelihood of divorce, do children benefit from strict parenting, and why are so many people postponing marriage or opting out of it altogether.
Major Content Areas
History of Marriage and Family Gender Roles Parenting Theories of Marriage and Family Separation and Divorce Dating and Cohabitation Domestic Violence Variations in Family Trends by Race and Class
Learning Outcomes
Recognize various types of domestic violence and their corresponding predictive factors. Apply sociological theories of marriage and family to current trends. Identify research methods used by sociologists to study marriage and family. Describe how and why parenting differs across demographics. Explain the impact of gender, race, ethnicity, class, and sexual orientation on family structure and experiences. Analyze historical changes in the institutions of marriage and family.
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MNTC) Goals
05 - Hist/Soc/Behav Sci
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