OVERVIEW

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

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

An in-deep knowledge on family transformation in current society

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

PREREQUISITES

not specific prerequisites are required

TEACHING METHODS

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. 

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

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. Some fundamental concepts will be analyzed such as: family and kinship; life cycle; family care; migrant and transnational families; families and welfare state

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

For students attending classes:

Saraceno C., Naldini M., 2013, Sociologia della Famiglia, Il Mulino, Bologna

one book of your choice from those listed:

Minello A., Non è un paese per madri, Laterza 2022

Lanini C., Famiglie straniere e tutela dei minori. Un’analisi del discorso sulla genitorialità, Ombre Corte, 2024

Zanatta A.L., I nuovi nonni. Una risorsa cruciale per le famiglie di oggi, Il Mulino, 2013

For students not attending classes:

non-attending students must choose two books among those indicated of their choice

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

II semester, Lessons will take place in the presence and according to the provisions provided by the university on the teams platform

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

oral interview

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The exam is an oral interview

During the examination, the following will be checked:

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.

Students who have valid certification of disability or Specific Learning Desorders (DSA) on file with the University may request the use of compensatory measures during the exams (e.g. additional time, concept maps, modifications in the written/oral mode), following the guidelines (p. 5) published here.  The students can contact the professor Lagomarsino for futher informations about specific needs. In any case, please contact the Department’s disability liaison: Isa.Fanlo@unige.it