Title: Module 2 Introduction: (CU2 M2) Divorce, Stepfamilies, and Domestic Violence
Course: SkillsCom HDFS 201 16.0 > Section: Credit Unit 2 Module 2 - Divorce, Stepfamilies, and Domestic Violence

In this Module, you will learn about changing attitudes towards divorce over the history of the United States. You will also be exposed to factors commonly associated with divorce, and presented with research regarding the effects of divorce on children in the short term and the long term. You will learn about dynamics within step families and how those dynamics may change over time. Finally, you will examine domestic violence in historical context. Factors associated with intimate partner violence will be discussed, including a section focused on violence in young adult relationships. Theoretical explanations of domestic violence will be addressed.

Module Outcomes:

- You will be able to summarize changes in attitudes towards divorce in the U.S.
- You will be able to identify social changes that contributed to these changing attitudes.
- You will be able to discuss the impacts (short term and long term) of divorce on children.
- You will be able to describe developmental processes in blended families.
- You will be able to demonstrate insight into causes and consequences of domestic violence.