SOC 1026 - Sociology of Deviance

Institution:

St. John's University-New York

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Description:

This course examines deviant behavior, both historically and as it exists in contemporary society. The changing nature of deviance and deviants is an essential aspect of the course. Emphasis is placed on theoretical interpretations of deviance, as well as on concrete topics, such as deviance of elites, mental illness, deviance associated with male domination (domestic violence, rape and prostitution, for example) and sexual variance. Credit: 3 semester hours.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stjohns.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 990-6161

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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