Sociology of the Family Course
This course examines changes in U.S. families since 1950, exploring impacts on gender, race, class, and care. It equips humanities professionals with tools to analyze real cases, apply sociological theories, research methods, and demographic data, and develop ethical, culturally sensitive strategies linking family dynamics to law, work, policy, and inequality.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Gain insights into U.S. family transformations since 1950, including divorce, cohabitation, LGBTQ+ families, immigration, and multigenerational households. Master core sociological concepts, research techniques, and demographic tools to create theory-driven case studies and practical analyses connecting family life to broader social, legal, economic, and policy contexts.
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Develop skills
- Family case analysis: build research-based family profiles using key theories.
- Structural assessment: map economic, legal, and cultural forces shaping families.
- Contemporary family mapping: distinguish diverse U.S. family forms and dynamics.
- Policy and data use: interpret census, labor, and legal sources for family research.
- Practice translation: turn sociological insight into ethical, therapy-ready strategies.
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