Updating search results...

Search Resources

4 Results

View
Selected filters:
Intimate Relationships and Families
Unrestricted Use
CC BY
Rating
0.0 stars

Examines the various forms of intimate partner relationships that exist within a diverse, multicultural society. Social, cultural, and political constructs that apply to the definition, status, and legality of human partnerships are analyze.

Subject:
Social Science
Sociology
Material Type:
Textbook
Provider:
College of the Canyons
Author:
Paul Cheney
Ron Hammond
Date Added:
08/06/2020
Introduction to Sociology
Unrestricted Use
CC BY
Rating
0.0 stars

Intro to Sociology / SOCI 101

Examines small group interactions and cultural patterns of American and other societies using the conceptual, theoretical, and methodological principles and applications to explain how values, roles, norms, social interaction, and social inequality as well as other concepts influence individuals, groups, and society.

Subject:
Social Science
Sociology
Material Type:
Textbook
Author:
Paul Cheney
Ron Hammond
Date Added:
08/06/2020
Marriage, Intimate Relationships and Families
Unrestricted Use
CC BY
Rating
0.0 stars

Short Description:
This introductory level course provides an overview of core concepts and theories which contribute to our understanding of intimate relationships and families. The text provides a structure and sequence of issues for the course, but the students will contribute much of the content. A heutagogical instructional design allows students in the course to provide much of the substantive content and teaching presence. Student led class discussions provide the opportunity for an engaging and personally relevant exploration of the material.

Long Description:
Heutagogy: Learner Determined Learning! The course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to learn the core concepts and theories relevant to the study of intimate relationships and families, and understand how those concepts and theories apply to their lives. Course design incorporates student-led class discussions that empower each student to contribute content which can reflect the diversity within the discipline, as well as the diversity of cultures and communities across the globe.

Word Count: 79387

(Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)

Subject:
Anthropology
Social Science
Sociology
Material Type:
Textbook
Author:
Edited by Professor Bill Pelz
Ron Hammond and Paul Cheney
Date Added:
10/25/2021
Sociology Of The Family : 01 Changes and Definitions
Read the Fine Print
Educational Use
Rating
0.0 stars

This book builds upon the 80 plus years of sociology of the family research and teaching that has made the discipline a leader in the field of family studies. In this book you will find examples of scientific methods and statistics used by sociologist, combined with the powerful and insightful sociological theories which open new worlds of discovery and understanding to you about the family. Sociologists study the family at a personal and larger social level. This is important to note because you experience both the personal and larger social levels of the family in your society every day--but until now, you might not have known that fact! The narrative in this textbook is intentionally personal. The material is intentionally selected in hopes that it will be useful in your personal and larger social life experiences. The book is also filled with answers to significant concerns and questions students often have about the family. Finally, this textbook is an excellent case study of the sociological analysis of the family in the United States. How we used the US statistics, trends, and historical facts used herein can be a useful example for you to do a similar analysis of your own country, state, province, county, or even city.

Subject:
Social Science
Sociology
Material Type:
Textbook
Author:
Paul Cheney
Raewyn Pearsey
Ron Hammond
Date Added:
02/15/2024