SOC 217 - Family and Society

Credits - 4 Lecture - 4
This course covers the historical development of the family as an institution, its structure and functions, and changes in contemporary American society. Emphasis is placed on changes that produce societal and individual stress.
Prerequisite: WR 060 or Placement
Term(s) Offered: Summer, Winter
Course Designation: Discipline Studies - A transferable course that meets distribution (group) requirements in the associate of arts Oregon transfer (A.A.O.T.) degree and the associate of science (A.S.) degree. Note: Courses meeting distribution requirements may always be used as electives in the transfer degrees. Human Relations. Cultural Awareness.