Students will examine the family as a social institution: its historical origins, forms of organization, interaction patterns, conflict, and change as well as ethnic and cultural differences. Students will be exposed to the background of marriage and family systems throughout the world. Attention will be given to topics such as love, gender roles, sexuality, family violence, communication and conflict, separation and divorce, and remarriage and step families. Emerging forms of family, dating and intimacy will be discussed.
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