SOCI 3680

Students examine the evolution of explanations of deviance and criminality from the earliest mythological and demonological perspectives to the recent controversies in sociology. Students explore the historical , social and political contexts of the emergence and development of theories of deviance and criminality, and critically assess the underlying assumptions, strengths and weaknesses, and the links and contrasts between theories. The theoretically informed responses to deivance and criminality are discussed , including research implications and practical applications of each theory.