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SOAN0288A-F09

Deviance and Social Control

Deviance and Social Control
This course will introduce students to sociological perspectives on the nature, causes and control of deviant behavior and populations. We will consider, historically and theoretically, the construction of deviance, the social purpose it serves, and the societal response deviance engenders. We will pay special attention to the ways in which the deviant body is constructed and managed through a variety of frameworks – including medical, punitive and therapeutic - and reflect critically on the social and political ramifications of the categorizations “deviant” and “normal”. Limited places available for students to satisfy the college writing requirement. 3 hrs. lect./disc.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
91423
Subject Code:
SOAN
Course Number:
0288
Section Identifier:
A

Course

SOAN 0288

All Sections in Fall 2009

Fall 2009

SOAN0288A-F09 Lecture (Tiger)
SOAN0288B-F09 Lecture (Tiger)