Family, Reproduction & Care (Spr) (L2904B)
Sociology of Family, Reproduction & Care (Spr)
Module L2904B
Module details for 2022/23.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
On this module students will examine the inter-related concepts of family, reproduction and care from an interdisciplinary social science perspective. The module aims to provide an advanced critical understanding of theoretical and methodological approaches to studying family life. Students will interrogate how lived experiences are shaped by policies, and how conceptualisations structure data collection and policies, and vice versa. Discussions will be organised around key themes such as:
• households, kinship and changing/diversifying family forms;
• (in)fertility and assisted reproductive technologies;
• reproductive labour, care over the life course and inequalities; and
• borders, migration and transnational families.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of theoretical approaches and understandings of family, reproduction and care, and how these are explicitly or implicitly applied in empirical research.
Systematically synthesise and analyse relevant empirical research and theories to formulate arguments.
Identify and critically evaluate conceptual ambiguities and their implications for policies and/or research and knowledge production.
Critique contemporary or historical social policies, legislation, political statements, media or social science disciplinary discourses relating to families, reproduction or care.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio (6000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
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