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SOC-2014: Sociology of Intimate Relationships

Description: An introduction to concepts, theories, methods, and major research findings in the sociology of intimate relationships. A description and analysis of research findings on the development, operation, and dissolution of intimate relationships, including how sociocultural and economic changes have shaped intimate relationships over time. Emphasis on the United States, including issues of diversity and inequalities in intimate relationships.

Pathways: 3 Reasoning in Social Sciences, 7 Identity & Equity in U.S., 11 Intercultural&Global Aware.

Course Hours: 3 credits

Prerequisites: N/A

Required By: N/A

Corequisites: N/A

Crosslist: N/A

Repeatability: N/A

Sections Taught: 12

Average GPA: 3.45 (rounds to B+)

Strict A Rate (No A-) : 51.16%

Average Withdrawal Rate: 1.49%

K J Kiecolt201914.0%41.9%23.3%9.3%4.7%7.0%2.561
Heidi M Williams202351.3%37.7%8.0%0.9%0.8%1.2%3.405
Kaitland M Byrd202093.2%4.5%2.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.931
Jennifer A Sayre202470.8%25.0%1.4%0.7%1.4%0.7%3.633
Anne M Patrick202177.8%12.6%5.6%1.4%2.8%0.0%3.571
Shalini Choudhury202473.5%5.8%8.8%0.0%8.8%2.9%3.421

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