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SOC 102 - Marriage and the Family


Class: 3 Credits: 3
This course introduces the institutions of marriage and the family from a sociological perspective. Significant forms and structures of family groups are studied in relation to current trends and social change.

Prerequisite(s): Take SOC 101  with a minimum grade of “C” required.
Course Topics:

  • The Changing Family
  • The Family in Historical Perspective
  • Racial and Ethnic Families: Strengths and Stresses
  • Socialization and Gender Roles
  • Romance, Love, and Loving Relationships
  • Sexuality and Sexual Expression Throughout Life
  • Choosing Others: Dating and Mate Selection
  • Singlehood, Cohabitation, Civil Unions, and Other Options
  • Marriage and Communication in Intimate Relationships
  • To Be or Not To Be a Parent
  • Raising Children: Promises and Pitfalls
  • Balancing Work and Family Life
  • Domestic Conflict and Divorce
  • The future trends with regard to the American family.

Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
None
Grading System:
An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.
A 90-100
B 80-89
C 70-79
D 60-69
F 0-59
Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Describe how relationships are developed with regard to gender roles, romance, and sexuality.
  2. Describe the major choices and constraints with regard to parenting and raising children.
  3. Summarize areas of conflict and crisis in the family.

For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams

Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021