Sociology of the Family (SOCI 125)

Term: 2026-2027 - Fall

Faculty

Ryan P Murphy PhDShow MyInfo popup for Ryan P Murphy PhD

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Ryan P. Murphy, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Sociology

Chestnut Hill College

murphyr@chc.edu

215.248.7032

Schedule

Wed-Fri, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM (8/31/2026 - 12/18/2026) Location: MAIN

Description

A cross-cultural and historical examination of marriage and family. Introduces students to sociological analysis of social institutions including the family, patterns of dating and courtship, and the changing definitions and understandings of contemporary family units and partnership.