Sociology of Families: Change, Continuity, and Diversity
Second Edition
Learning Objectives
1.1 Define key concepts in the sociological study of families, including science, institution, norms, roles, and social patterns
1.2 Describe patterns of family change and family continuities
1.3 Define the concepts of gender, race, social class, and sexuality, and describe how these structures of inequality shape families
1.4 Identify demographic characteristics of the U.S. population