Learning Outcomes:
At the end of the module the student should be able to:
understand key theories and concepts in sociology of family;
understand how and why the organisation of family life has been altering throughout history;
understand the relationship between the organisation of family relationships and wider social change;
Indicative Module Content:
The module content includes (but not limited to) the following topics (in no particular order):
What is a family? Key sociological theories of family
Historical and cultural perspectives on family
Theoretical perspectives on ethnicity and family
Work/life balance in 21st century
Families, education and social class
Families and food
Adoption, divorce and family
Women's reproductive rights and state policies in different contexts
Family and violence