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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."
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Fall 2026 sections

Taught by Rebekah Seaton and Zakiya Johnson.

SectionTypeMeetsInstructorCampusRoomSeats
001LEC1:25PM - 2:15PM / MoWeFrRebekah Seaton, Zakiya JohnsonStorrsARJ 1433 of 120 open

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