SY 4810 - Law & Justice

Institution:

SUNY College at Old Westbury

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

This course focuses on the sociological understanding of how ideas of law and justice relate to issues of power, consensus, conflict and change in society. It examines the use of law as a tool in responding to different cultural groups in American society and examines the process and significance of judicial law-making under the U.S. Constitution, illustrated by case examples regarding first amendment guarantees of religious freedom and political dissent, and civil rights issues of race, nationality, gender, sexuality, and disability. Offered every year. Prerequisite: EMS

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.oldwestbury.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 876-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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