SOC 270 - Deviance and Social Control

5 CR

Why do societies have rules, and who makes them? Why do people break the rules, and how can rule-breaking bring about change in society? Explore deviance as an ever-evolving idea that’s deeply connected to power and privilege. Themes may include crime and punishment, gender norms, social control of sex and sexuality, popular culture and the media, and social change and resistance.

Course Outcomes

Apply basic sociological concepts and ideas to the idea of Deviance;
Discuss the role of power in defining “deviance”;
Describe a critical perspective of society and social control;
Question the idea of a “polite society” or the “status quo” in relation to control and power;
Explain how we construct ideas of our Selves against the landscape of deviance;
Demonstrate an understanding of positive and negative sanctions as related to deviance in society;
Describe how changes in society impact what is and is not considered deviant;
Describe how changes in society impact who has/has not been considered deviant; and
Explain the role of race, class, gender, and sexuality in the construction of deviance.

GenEd Outcomes: Creative and Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

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