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In this class, we will examine patterns of marriage, divorce, cohabitation, and other experiences of family formation/dissolution in the U.S. We will look at historical trends as well as contemporary data as we investigate how these experiences vary by race, social class, and sexuality. Then, we will consider questions such as: how are marriage and divorce gendered, and with what consequences? How do emerging forms of romantic relationships – such as polyamory or living apart together – both reflect and challenge contemporary notions of love, intimacy, and partnership?