SOC 130A: Families, Kinship and SexualityInstructor: Nancy Marshall Prerequisites: Counts toward the completion of the joint MA degree in Sociology & Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Course Description: This course investigates changes in the character of American families over the last two centuries. A central concern will be the dynamic interactions among economic, cultural, political, and social forces, and how they shape and are reshaped by families over time. Particular attention is paid to how experiences of men and women vary by class, race, and ethnicity.</br> </br> Each week, students will read core readings on families, participate in discussions of the readings and in-class learning activities, and complete short projects that allow them to explore the ideas raised in the week's readings. There are no exams in this class. Session: Session II Day: M, T, Th Time: 11:10am - 1:40pm Credit Hours: 4 Credits Course Format: On-Campus Course for Summer 2024 Brandeis Graduation Requirement Fulfilled: OC, SS Enrollment Limit: Course Classification: Undergraduate Level Course Course Tuition: $3,700 Course Fees: None Open to High School Students: Yes |
