Sociology and Anthropology 320 - Social Deviance

Institution:

Colgate University

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Staff The sociology of deviance provides students with a general understanding of the historical development of the study of deviance, the main theoretical perspectives on deviance, and some of the substantive concerns in the study of deviant behavior. This includes conceptualizations and definitions of deviance, the construction of deviant categories and actors, the institutional production of deviance, accommodations to deviance, the social control and formal regulation of deviance, deviant subcultures, the emergence and management of deviant identities, and deviant careers. The course is especially designed to explore the various theoretical perspectives in the sociology of deviant behavior. Specific deviant groups looked at include alcoholics, criminals, drug addicts, prostitutes, serial murderers, death-row inmates, suicide victims, and the mentally ill. No first-year students are admitted.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.colgate.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 228-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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