Law and Society in Global Perspective

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How does the academic field of law and society contrast with popular conceptions of the law? This course explores the relationship between law and inequality by taking a sociological perspective that critically examines law in context. Applying a global perspective, we compare how various social forces shape the way laws are formed, practiced, and changed in countries around the world. Liberal Arts Core Designation: Social Science (SS), Depth in Sciences (DSCI). (3) NOTE: This course is not a prerequisite for upper-division sociology courses.