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Marriage and Family (PY 240)

Term: 2023-2024 10 Fall

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Cheryl Ann RedingShow MyInfo popup for Cheryl Ann Reding
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Shahyad GhonchehShow MyInfo popup for Shahyad Ghoncheh
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Description

This course offers an overview of the fundamental concepts and major issues related to family and marriage, including the sociological, psychological, and cultural aspects of these foundational social institutions. Students will explore concepts such as friendship, dating, love, mate selection, intimacy, parenthood, family strengths and challenges, family abuse and problems, and divorce. Cultural diversity in the family structure will be discussed.