SOC 220 - Deviancy

Institution:

Neumann University

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

The definitions of deviance and theoretical explanations of deviant behavior in our changing society are explored in this course. Readings and discussions emphasize the structural causes and effects of deviance, the history and development of contemporary perspectives, and the consequences of society's attempts to punish or change those labeled as deviant. Definitions and responses to crime, mental illness, homosexuality, sexual assault, and deviance among respectable and dominant sectors of society are examined. Prerequisite: Social Science Core.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

SOC-220

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.neumann.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 459-0905

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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