HDFS 2002: Diverse Family Structures in the United States
Examination of current and historical diversity of family structures in the U.S., including single-caregiver, two-caregiver, multiple-caregiver, and nonbiological-caregiver families; families with and without children; multigenerational families; and extended kinship structures. Intersections of family structures with race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and sexual/gender identities. Ways that historical and current laws, policies, and cultural norms shape family structures, and the predictors, characteristics, and outcomes of diverse family structures for individuals and families.
- Credits
- 3
- Offered
- Fall 2026
- Campuses
- Storrs
- Gen Ed
- CA4: Diversity & Multicultural, TOI3: Div, Equity, Soc Just
- Requirements
- Not open for credit to students who have passed HDFS 2095 when offered as "Diverse Family Structures/Topics."
Fall 2026 sections
Taught by Rebekah Seaton and Zakiya Johnson.
| Section | Type | Meets | Instructor | Campus | Room | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | LEC | 1:25PM - 2:15PM / MoWeFr | Rebekah Seaton, Zakiya Johnson | Storrs | ARJ 143 | 3 of 120 open |
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