Drawing on developments in the field of the Sociology of the Family, moving away from narrow definitions of 'family,' this course examines the diversity of existing family practices and personal relationships. It explores issues around families of choice; kinship; intimate friendships in memory, imagination, and everyday lives.

Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in 3rd or 4th year of any Childhood and Social Institutions module. Subject to availability, third-year and fourth-year students in other modules may be admitted by special permission.

Extra Information: 3 hours