GSC2201

Sociology of family and generation

Proposed to be offered next in 1999

Dan Lennon

8 points
* Equivalent to 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Gippsland and distance
* Prerequisites: GSC1201 and GSC1202 or equivalents
* Prohibitions: Students who have completed 6322 (Sociology of the family) cannot enrol in GSC2201

Objectives On successful completion of the subject students should have developed a sociological perspective on the place of the family in industrial society and an understanding of the major social processes involved in family change; with special focus on processes of the household division of labour, and the patterns of family formation and disruption.

Synopsis The subject will cover material on the following topics: family structure and industrialisation, mate selection, family interaction, changing gender roles within the family, family disruption and extended family relationships.

Assessment Assignment one (1500 words): 25%
* Assignment two (2500 words): 40%
* Examination (2 hours): 35%

Prescribed texts

To be advised