SOCI 2590

Deviance and Control

Lec 01 selected

Students critically evaluate the concept of deviance, its resulting social control, and its use in institutions and daily social interactions. Students explore the role of power in reinforcing and challenging 'deviant' identities. Major topics include sexuality, youth, physical appearance, mental disorders, religion and scientific beliefs, and their place in the construction of criminal and non-criminal deviance.

Sections

Lecture, pick one

Syllabus

Have the syllabus for SOCI 2590? Share it and everyone gets the grading, textbooks and rules.