Middlebury

SOAN 0412

Family, State and Policy

Families, The State and Social Policy
In this course we will consider the range of family forms (including living alone) that exist in the United States and evaluate how social policy shapes the dynamics of different types of families. We will be particularly attentive to variations in experience by gender, age, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, citizenship, and social class. Although the focus will be on contemporary United States, we will also examine some cross-cultural and historical material. (SOAN 0105 or SOAN 0212) 3 hrs. sem. (Sociology)
Subject:
Sociology/Anthropology
Department:
Sociology/Anthropology
Division:
Social Sciences
Requirements Fulfilled:
AMR NOR SOC
Equivalent Courses:
SOCI 0412
GSFS 0412

Sections in Fall 2015, School Abroad France (Paris)

Fall 2015

SOAN0412A-F15 Seminar (Nelson)