A sociological examination of marriage and family life. Problems of courtship, mate selection, and marriage adjustment in modern American society. The course includes study of institutional discrimination - ethnic stratification in major social institutions such as education, health care, religion and work. Broadly defined, ethnic stratification includes inequality based on other birth ascribed statuses, such as age and gender. Identity and comparative understanding of religious beliefs and practices of peoples of the world.
Attention is given to particular archaeological and ethnographic problems in the study of religion.
Special emphasis is given to the functional perspective in examining the relation between religious beliefs and other institutions in selective social systems. Designed for advanced students in the behavioral sciences who are capable of independent study. Registration upon written approval of the chair of the department and of the instructor directing the course. Attention is given to personal and social consequences of organizational involvement. Designed for advanced students in the behavioral sciences who are capable of independent study.