(Fall CRN 61474/61475) This course analyzes the marriage and family life from a sociological perspective. It provides an overview of social changes over the past century, such as the falling birth rate, the rise in cohabitation and the legalization of same-sex marriage. Topics include marriage and fertility trends, the rise of intensive parenting and the dual earner family, the normalization of separation and divorce, the social cost of family violence, and how technology is influencing parenting. Cross-listed as WMGS 221. Three credits
Prerequisities
SOCI 101, SOCI 102
Dates
Fall 2025: September 3 - December 17, 2025
Spring 2026: TBD
Current StFX Students
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