Sociology of the Family Course
Discover shifts in American family structures since 1950 and their effects on gender roles, racial dynamics, class differences, and caregiving responsibilities. This Sociology of Family Dynamics course equips professionals in humanities with vital skills to assess actual family scenarios and support ethical, culturally sensitive practices in therapy and policy-making.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course examines family transformations in the United States from 1950 onwards, including divorce, cohabitation, LGBTQ+ households, immigration effects, and multigenerational homes. Participants gain essential sociological concepts, research techniques, and demographic analysis skills, applying them to create evidence-based case studies and practical evaluations linking family experiences to legislation, employment, public policy, and social disparities.
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Develop skills
- Family case analysis: construct research-driven family profiles with core theories.
- Structural assessment: chart economic, legal, and cultural influences on family structures.
- Contemporary family mapping: identify varied family types and patterns in society.
- Policy and data use: analyse census, employment, and legal data for family studies.
- Practice translation: convert sociological findings into ethical, therapy-applicable approaches.
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