SOCI 316 - Sociology of Children and Childhood

Credit Hours: 4
Frequency of Offering: Offered in alternate years, usually in the spring semester

The primary objective of this course is to introduce students to the sociological concepts, methods, and theoretical perspectives for understanding relations between children and their environment. We examine socialization processes at the micro-level and structural environments at the macro-level. We assume a global perspective in exploring the diversity of children’s experiences in relation to family structure, ethnicity, race, social class, and gender.

Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 or instructor’s permission.