Course Information

SOC 3568 - Sociology of Law

Institution:
University of Utah
Subject:
Sociology
Description:
A dominant theme among many sociologists, jurists, and philosophers is that a primary function of law is to bring about social change. To this end, sociology of law will be explored through both historic and modern perspectives. Sociological conditions that give rise to major legal developments will be explored through key appellate and supreme courts cases. An additional emphasis of the course will be to investigate what role sociology and other social sciences should play in the process of making new laws and abolishing obsolete ones. Specific topics covered include: the incarceration binge, the treatment of white collar criminals and sex offenders, reproductive freedom, and death row.
Credits:
3.00
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Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Phone Number:
(801) 581-7200
Regional Accreditation:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Calendar System:
Semester
General Education
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