Sociology of the Family
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Sociology of the Family Course Outline
Changes and Definitions
Studying Marriage and Families
- Scientific Sociology and Survey Research
- Components of Good Surveys
Theories - Family
- Making Sense of Abstract Theories
- Conflict Theory
- Functionalism of Structural Functionalism Theory
- Symbolic Interactionism Theory
- Social Exchange Theory
- Family Systems Theory
Gender & Socialization
- What is the Difference between Sex and Gender?
- Debunking Myths about Women
- Gender Roles as a Social Force
- Opportunities
- Bold Research on Gender
- What about Men?
Love and Intimacy
- The Beginnings of Love
- The Study of Love
- Different Types of Love
- Understanding Love
Communication
- The Roots
- Win / Win Negotiation
- Other Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Non-verbal Communication
Sexual Scripts
- Introduction to Sexual Scripts
- Male and Female Sexual Development
- Physical Intimacy
- Sexual Orientation, Desires, and Behaviors
Dating - Mate Selection
- How Do We Choose a Mate?
- Theories of Mate Selection
- Dating Trends
Marriage and Other Long-Term Relationships
- Types of Long Term Relationships
- Marriage
- Cohabitation
Parenting
- Functions of Parents
- Childhood Dependence
- Finding the Balance Between Control and Freedom
- Behaviorism and the Cognitive Model
- Types of Parenting
- Self-Worth vs. Shame
Family Resources and Economics
- Family Resources and Childhood Poverty
- Major Purchases and Debt
- Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Undermining Financial Stability
Divorce and Separation
- Divorce and Separation
- Likelihood and Effects of Divorce
Remarriage and Step-Families
- Complexities of Stepfamilies
- Strategies for Stepfamilies
- Sexual Boundaries
- Getting Back into the Dating Market
Aging and Families
- Understanding the Generations of Life
- Theorizing Later Life
- Challenges of Being Elderly and Single
- Roles of Grandparents
Politics, Government, and Issues
- Child Labor
- Education
- Marriage and Divorce Issues
- Death of a Spouse
- Divorce Laws
- Cohabitation
- Adoption
Violence and Tragedies
- Family Functions and Dysfunctions
- Violence and Abuse
- Marital Stressors
- Pregnancy and Delivery
Family Strengths and the Future
- Religion and Spirituality
- Family History
- Quality Family Time
- Resist Family Entropy
Rape and Sexual Assault
- Rape is Not the Same as Sex
- The Personal and Larger Social Levels of Rape’s Impact
- Helping Survivors to Avoid Blaming Themselves
- Larger Social Explanations
- Changed Values Among Men
About the book
Sociology of the Family
In all societies, the family is the premier institution for all of the following: socialization of children, adult intimate relationships, lifelong economic support and cooperation, and continuity of relationships along the life course. Sociologists are leaders among scientists who study the family. They function in a core assessment role for describing, explaining, and predicting family-based social patterns for the United States and other countries of the world. Sociologists allow us to understand the larger social and personal-level trends in families.
About the authors:
Senior Contributing Author
Dr. Ron J.Hammond
