In this course, students examine social behavior and structures with emphasis on the multicultural and multiethnic dimensions of society. Study includes cultural elements such as values, norms, beliefs, language, and roles, as well as group processes, social conflict, and social change. None Students examine some of the major social problems of the present society including poverty, drug abuse, alcoholism, prejudice, discrimination, family disorganization, mental illness, energy sources, environment abuse, sexual deviance, and unemployment. None Students explore various structures and functions of the family including sociocultural differences. Choice of partner, love and attachment, parenting, communication, conflict, and conflict resolution are analyzed.
Attention is given to changes resulting in diversification of family types and mores.