SY 412
Constructions of Parenthood
The social and historical construction of motherhood, fatherhood and childhood in 20th century Canadian society is examined. There is a particular focus on media representations. The social understandings emerging from developmental psychology and expert parenting advice are also analyzed from a sociological perspective.
Prerequisites: SY210 (or SY204*) or SY201*; SY389 (or SY387 or SY388), or YC100, YC200 and YC300.
Exclusions: SY452k.
The social and historical construction of motherhood, fatherhood and childhood in 20th century Canadian society is examined. There is a particular focus on media representations. The social understandings emerging from developmental psychology and expert parenting advice are also analyzed from a sociological perspective.
Prerequisites: SY210 (or SY204*) or SY201*; SY389 (or SY387 or SY388), or YC100, YC200 and YC300.
Exclusions: SY452k.
The social and historical construction of motherhood, fatherhood and childhood in 20th century Canadian society is examined. There is a particular focus on media representations. The social understandings emerging from developmental psychology and expert parenting advice are also analyzed from a sociological perspective.
Prerequisites: SY210 (or SY204*) or SY201*; SY389 (or SY387 or SY388), or YC100, YC200 and YC300.
Exclusions: SY452k.