SOC 345--Sociology of the Family

Class Announcements:

Welcome to Sociology of the Family!

Be sure to check this space frequently for announcements, articles, and other info.  See you in class on Monday--Wednesdays at 2pm in SB 210.

Guest Speaker in class--Wednesday March 31:  Dr. Bob Weedon, DVM.  Speaking on Pets and the Family. 
Please read the two articles on pets on electronic reserve for this class.

Lecture:  "Shocking Mom:  American Girls in Historical Perspectives"  a public lecture by Linda Scott
                    Thursday March 17 at 7:30pm in King Aud
                                Attend and write a one-page response for extra credit

Dr. Robert Bullard, Environmental Sociologist, Kenan Aud, January 20   7pm
               

Read:  New York Times article:  "Marrying Outside the Box"  4/10/05

"Mr and Mrs. Bothofus" 3/13/05

"As Girls 'Vanish,' Chinese City Battles Tide of Abortions"  2/17/05

    New York Times:  Chinese Girls Given their Due  1/31/05

New York Times article:
"Gray Matter and the Sexes: Still a Scientific Gray Area"      January 24, 2005  By NATALIE ANGIER  and KENNETH CHANG
There are differences in form between men and women, but that does not mean that they function differently, scientists say.      http://www.nytimes.com/2005/01/24/science/24women.html?ex=1107582431&ei=1&en=c6933d083cf95567

            "58 Marriages" article

Additional book possibilities for Book Review Project:
            Franzen, The Corrections

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