Sociology of the Family

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The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU025357
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand family structures and marriage practices across time, place, culture and ethnicity.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Critically examine family structures historically and internationally.

  • 1.2

    Critically examine marriage practices historically and internationally.

2

Understand different theoretical perspectives of family.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Compare and assess a range of sociological perspectives of the family.

3

Understand conjugal roles and changes in these roles.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Evaluate conjugal roles and factors that have produced changes in these roles.