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WAGS0212A-F09

Family in Contemporary Society
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The Family in Contemporary Society
This course will investigate the social, economic, and political forces that have brought about changes in family life in the beginning of the twenty-first century. We will begin by looking at various attempts to define "the family," and we will then explore a range of topics, including the webs of family relationships (e.g., mothering, fathering, kin networks), labor and family intersections (e.g., mediating between work and family; the household division of labor), gay and lesbian family life, and domestic violence. Although the focus will be on contemporary United States, we will also examine some cross-cultural and historical material. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
91506
Subject Code:
WAGS
Course Number:
0212
Section Identifier:
A

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Fall 2009

WAGS0212A-F09 Lecture (Nelson)