SOCO 208 - Social Deviance

Institution:

Holy Family University

Subject:

Description:

Exploration of processes by which societies attempt to maintain social order and limit deviant behavior. Dynamics of how societies label some behavior as deviant and respond to this definition. In-depth study of selected areas of behavior labeled and treated as deviant in our society, including violent crime, alcohol and drug addiction, sexual deviance, and suicide.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.holyfamily.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 637-7700

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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