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SOCS236 Sociology of Childhood and Family

10 cp
Prerequisites 10 cp from 100-level units in Sociology
Incompatible SOCI236 Sociology of Childhood and Family
Teaching Organisation A variety of formats will be used, including lectures, workshops and seminars.

This unit critically examines classical and contemporary theories of the family and the child. Focusing on social change and the socio-cultural context, the family as an institution is debated. The unit also explores a range of non-normative arrangements regarding family and sexuality. The experience of being young is central to these discussions and debates. Such experiences are influenced by gender, class and ethnicity. Throughout this study the family and the child are presented as social constructs.

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