Very easy class, just review lectures. Attending lectures is optional, but helps. A few essays, but the TA's aren't harsh with grading. Easy to do well on debates and exams as long as you know the lecture slides.

SOC2052 is a great course. If you go to lecture (which you can miss maybe 1-2 of before it counts off) you should be fine, since Wilcox covers much of the readings. Exams are straight-forward and Wilcox tells you specific numbers/data you need to know for the multiple choice. Great class.

This is an easy class and definitely a GPA booster. You don't even have to do the readings to do well in this class. Wilcox basically makes the class easier than it has to be; he puts all of his lectures on Collab and stars important facts for the exams. There is a debate for discussion sections, but it's not that big of a deal. Do not take discussion with Kara Dewhurst, she is very condescending and flip-flops with information.

BEST TA! So much fun, not too difficult, always made discussion fun and lively, which is so much better than having a boring TA, very helpful, Mili is the best!

Anne was the best! So helpful!

I really enjoyed this class even though Professor Wilcox could be somewhat monotonous in his lectures. Overall, though this class was one of the more easier classes that i have taken at UVA as there's a midterm, final, and one 8- page paper. You also have to do a debate in discussion, but even though i HATE public speaking it was not too bad. Great class!

A fairly interesting class, the only real problem with the class is that Professor Wilcox is EXTREMELY conservative. It's very frustrating for someone who is liberal on most issues revolving around the family. If you take this class, get Michele as a TA. She is very energetic person and also is more open minded to the liberal perspective.There is a midterm, final, 8-page paper and a debate. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is interested in Sociology or to someone who is interested in family trends in today's society.

Excellent class to take.

easy.

The class was very interesting and offered a perspective on marriage, courtship, and the family that you won't encounter often at a university. Wilcox was a little skewed towards conservative views, but his lecture material was engaging and thought-provoking. I definitely recommend to take it with Wilcox if you're in a serious dating relationship or if you're considering marriage any time soon.