Deviance & Social Control.

Catalog description

This course examines the belief that deviance and social control is a diverse and controversial concept, which is of great importance to society and individuals. The course will explore definitions of deviance, theoretical perspectives, which attempt to explain deviance, and how deviance is organized and managed in our society. It will also examine how our society views the processes that create and controls deviant behavior. Contemporary forms of deviance will be analyzed and discussed. This course requires additional components when selected at the graduate level. Prerequisite: SOCI 211 or equivalent.