STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Differentiate between the various definitions of family

 II.     Explain the concept of marriage historically

 III.    Explain the changes in the concept of marriage in Western Societies

 IV.     Explain the types of marriage practiced in the west and globally

 V.      Describe the various perspectives on family values as it pertains to changing families

 VI.     Explain the micro and macro level influences on the family

 VII.    Explain the theoretical frameworks and perspectives as they apply to marriage and the family

 VIII.   Explain how gender roles and socialization operate in the family structure

 IX.     Describe the definitions and functions of love, sexuality, and sexual expressions

 X       Understand the process of mate selection

 XI.     Explain the issues involved in parenting

 XII.    Differentiate between various racial and ethnic family structures, strengths and stresses

 XIII.   Define and explain the theories and terms associated with family violence

 XIV.    Explain the consequences and the processes of divorce, remarriage, and blended families

 XV.     Describe the challenges of ageing, and multigenerational families

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      The Changing Family

 II.     Studying Marriage and Family

 III.    The family in historical perspective

 IV.     Gender roles and socialization

 V.      Love, sex, and sexuality

 VI.     Mate selection

 VII.    Communication in intimate relationships

 VIII.   Parenting, choices and challenges

 IX.     Diversity in families.

 X       The family and economic influences

 XI.     Family violence

 XII.    Separation and Divorce

 XIII.   Blended families

 XIV.    Ageing family members, grandparenting, widowhood

 XV.     Looking ahead, the family in the 21st century