AP/SOCI 4060 3.00

The Sociology of Parent-Child Relationships

This course seeks to examine the dynamics of parent/child relationships. Theoretical models and illustrative data from sociology and related disciplines of anthropology and psychology are utilized to provide a comprehensive understanding of this process. The focus of the course will be upon understanding how research into parent-child relations has evolved from unidirectional to bi-directional resulting in a more dynamic and interactive understanding of parent/child relations.