SOC V05 — Sociology of Relationships: Intimacy, Commitment, and Family Patterns
This course will explore the ways in which we choose relationships, make commitments, and form families. The evolution of the family will be covered from extended to alternative family patterns. Sociological theories and methodology will be utilized to analyze both the functions and dysfunctions of relationships: mate selection, love, intimacy, communication, gender roles, sexuality, marriage, and parenting. The challenges facing intimate relationships, such as power differentials, domestic violence, divorce, remarriage, single-parenting, and step-families will be covered. Cross-cultural examination of ethnic/racial/religious group patterns of relationships and families will be explored for both the U.S. and other countries.
Part of
- Child and Adolescent Development, Associate in Arts for Transfer
- Speech-Language Pathology Assistant, Associate in Science
- California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), Certificate of Achievement
- General Studies—Social and Behavioral Sciences, Associate in Arts (AA)
- Social Work/Human Services, Associate in Arts
- Social Work/Human Services, Certificate of Achievement
- Sociology, Associate in Arts for Transfer