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SOC 230 - Marriage, Partnerships and Family Life in America

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Explores family as a contemporary American institution. Analyzes theories of gender, love and mate selection, as well as the socio-cultural factors behind sexuality. The demographics of marriage, cohabitation, divorce and fertility are examined, and practical matters such as contraception, date rape, sexually transmitted diseases, and household finances are addressed. Odd years Fall.