A sociological analysis of the legal foundations of the family and the socio-legal changes that have occurred. Comparisons of Canadian law with other countries are made. Non-traditional lifestyles and the law, and problems of family violence, child custody, property dissolu¬tion and relations with other institutions and agencies such as lawyers, courts and welfare agencies are investigated. PREREQ: SOCI 3016 or instructor’s permission. (lec 3) cr 3.
