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Jul 03, 2024
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CRIM 370 - Deviance and Social Control 3 Credit Hours
This course examines behavior that is legal but evokes social disapproval or discomfort including examples of positive deviance such as extreme do-gooders, whistleblowers, and orthopraxy. The course explores major theoretical schools for their strengths, limitations, and relevance for understanding deviance in contemporary United States. Topics may include polyamory and nonheteronormative sexualities, forms of ratebusting, religious and intentional communities, and deviance in workplace or professional contexts.
Prerequisite(s): SOC 110 and CRIM 255 , or consent of the instructor.
This course will satisfy the core area requirement in social justice and sustainability.
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