SOC 359 - Women And Deviance

Institution:

Western Washington University

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Description:

Prereq: any Soc 221, 251, 255, 260, 268, 269. Examines the sociocultural/ sociopolitical conditions that contribute to women being victims or perpetrators of crime. The course has three parts: 1) theoretical framework; 2) victimization and harm; and 3) crime and punishment. Students explore various normative values and institutional sites as the source of women's deviant careers, including gender and sexuality norms, family, economic, corporation, law, and criminal justice.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wwu.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 650-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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