— Sociology of Deviant Behavior

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Lecture Hours: 3; Lab Hours: 0 This course provides an overview of the sociological study of deviance. It examines various definitions of deviance within the context of individuals, behaviors, and groups who are considered deviant as well as of those who apply the deviant label. It explores a variety of theoretical perspectives of deviance and social control in order to better understand the social construction of deviance, the enforcement of social norms, and the social control systems that are established to respond to deviance.