SOCI 472 - Law and Society

Institution:

University of San Diego

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Description:

Counts towards: CJLS This course examines the relationship between formal law and other social institutions. It begins with an examination of legal theory and theories of law creation. It then explores the role of law in both fostering and remedying social inequality, law as a vehicle for social change, and the many other roles of law in modern U.S. society. The underlying premise is simple - law is a social construct. No matter how it is defined, law is not simply an objective system of dos and don'ts; rather, it is something that is shaped by history, social conditions, and particular groups in society.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sandiego.edu

Phone Number:

(619) 260-4600

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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