SOC 211 - Social Deviance and Social Control

WR 115  or designated placement

WR 115Q  as required

Recommended Prerequisite(s):  

SOC 204Z  

Course Description: Examines deviance and social control from a sociological perspective, demonstrating that deviance is relative to cultural norms. Includes how deviant identities and subcultures are formed, and types of deviance that have useful functions in society. Could include topics such as crime and punishment, white-collar crime, family violence, sexual and gender variance, drug subcultures, cults and social activism leading to positive social change. 

Course Learning Outcomes:

• CLO#1: Apply a sociological perspective to understanding deviance, including the relativity of deviance to cultural norms and the crucial difference between explaining and excusing deviant behavior that is detrimental to society. (ILO: Critical Thinking)
• CLO#2: Identify theories in the field of social deviance and control.
• CLO#3: Explain and analyze the distinction between deviant acts and deviant identity (master status).
• CLO#4: Explain trends in crime rates and solutions to problems of crime and violence.
• CLO#5: Explain types of deviance that have a positive impact on society.