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SOC 211 — Marriage and the Family  (5 cr)

A sociological analysis of the institution of the family including historical and cross-cultural variations of the family structure and mate selection processes; the modern family institution with regard to the sexual, reproductive, economic and socialization function; newly emerging lifestyles, alternate living patterns, family disorganization, and changing definitions of family. (SCC, SFCC)
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