The course introduces to a sociological approach to family as a social group, with particular attention to the change's processes that in recent decades have involved families in Western societies
An in-deep knowledge on family transformation in current society
The aim of the course is to develop in students the ability to analyze familiar forms and their changes in the light of the different theoretical approaches presented and to use a critical view that overcomes prejudiced and stereotyped visions.
At the end of the course the students will be able to: use the specific sociological terminology of the discipline understanding, explaining and knowing how to refer the theoretical concepts (authors, theoretical approaches, historical and social contexts of reference ...) analyze the different family contexts in the light of changes over the centuries and read them with critical awareness through the comparison between the theoretical aspects and the research and / or professional experiences presented in class and through the study texts
The course will take place with different teaching methods: lectures, classroom discussions, presentation of texts by students. External experts will be invited to explore some specific elements.
The course will use the films and images produced by the Laboratory for Visual Sociology in order to address the topics of the syllabus.
The course will analyze in particular the relationship between the family and contemporary society, analyzing the significant changes of the last decades and the development of the concept of parenting. Particular attention will also be given to migratory phenomena and the presence of transnational families.
For students attending classes:
Saraceno C., Naldini M., 2013, Sociologia della Famiglia, Il Mulino, Bologna
At choice, one of the following texts :
Zanatta AL., Nuove madri e nuovi padri, Il Mulino, 2011
Some articles on migrant families will be provided by the teacher
For students not attending classes
Saraceno C., Naldini M., 2013, Sociologia della Famiglia, Il Mulino, Bologna (300 pag.)
At choice, two of the following texts :
Bourdieu P., 2009, Il dominio maschile, Feltrinelli, Milano
Polini B., Maggioni G., La genitorialità adeguata. Competenza ed efficacia nelle relazioni familiari, Franco Angeli MIlano 2016
Zanatta AL., Nuove madri e nuovi padri, Il Mulino, Bologna 2011
R. Carriero-L. Todesco, Indaffarate e soddisfatte, Carocci ed. Roma, 2016
Ghigi R., Fare la differenza. Educazione di genere dalla prima infanzia all'età adulta, Il Mulino Bologna2019
Ricevimento: No class period the prof. Lagomarsino receives the students only by appointment (f.lagomarsino@unige.it), at room 3A2, Disfor When the are lessons the prof. Lagomarsino office hours is: thursday morning 12-13 am, at room 3A2, Disfor
FRANCESCA LAGOMARSINO (President)
CHIARA LANINI
VALERIA SILVIA PANDOLFINI
I semester from September 16th to December 6th 2019 (12 weeks) II semester from February 17th to May 9th 2020 (12 weeks)
SOCIOLOGY OF THE FAMILY
oral interview and team work for attending students. The team work evaluation worth the 30% of total evaluation
For not attending students : oral interview
The capacity for critical analysis of the phenomena and the knowledge of the sociological theories analyzed as well as the specific terminology of the discipline will be evaluated.
The knowledge of the texts and the ability to critically discuss the transformations of the family in contemporary society will be evaluated in the light of the main researches and theories
