SOCS 2350 — - Social Deviance
This survey course is designed to introduce students to the basic theories, practices, and concepts central to the sociological study of deviance. Deviance is an important feature of social life, but it is usually taken for granted. Every social group has ideas, behaviors, and characteristics that they consider deviant. Deviance, and the most common stereotypes we hold about it and those who commit it, often serve to assure us that we are normal. When we apply sociology to the study of deviance it enables us to critically question conventional stereotypes about deviance and deviants, investigate who has the power to label things as deviant or redefine them as non-deviant, and assess the social significance of deviance for both people identified as deviant and those who identify them. Lecture: 3 hours, Lab: 0 hours, Other: 0 hours Course completes the following requirements: Critical Thinking Diverse Perspectives Social Sciences Requirement URI/RIC Transfer General Education Transfer Opportunity: Yes Spanish (SPAN)