FCL 333 - Culture and Marriage

Description:
The reciprocal relationships between the biophysical and cultural components in mating, nurturing and sexual access. Cross-cultural patterns in marriage. FCL 333 and ANTH 333 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both. Formerly FS 333, students may not receive credit for both.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Examine the plurality of marriages and families and explore the changes that have taken place.
Evaluate how culture shapes marriage and other family and social arrangements.
Compare the structure and function of families, dating, courtship, marital choice, kinship, cross-cultural and minority families, changing gender roles, demographic trends, historical issues, work-family relationships and societal relations across cultures.
Relate theory and research to the understanding of marriage across cultures.

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