SO423 Families Today
This course is an empirical examination of family organization in historical and cross cultural perspectives with special emphasis on modern nuclear families. The goal of the course is to examine current concerns about the family in a larger context and analyze public policy as it relates to the family. Discussed will be the life cycle of the family, adjustments at each stage of development, the influences of race and socioeconomic status, as well as other current issues. (May be used as a Social Work elective)