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SOCY336 Sociology of the Family

Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2008
Online level Level B - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam November
Pre-requisites 12 cp at 100 level in Sociology
Co-requisites None
Restrictions SOCY 236
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) N/A
Unit Description

This unit examines some of the central topics and debates in sociological literature on the family. Theoretical approaches in feminism, masculinity theory and Marxism will underpin some of the weekly topics on domestic violence, public-private divisions, motherhood, fatherhood, childhood, and families in popular culture.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Recommended Material
Optional
Text information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
   

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