Sociology of Punishment

Undergraduate

Critique of contemporary and historical sociological perspectives and philosophies regarding punishment. Topics may include punishment as a practice and the ideologies that sustain it, the role of authority and bureaucracy, ceremonies of ritual degradation, power and powerlessness, scapegoating, moral panic and revenge. Course Format: Lectures, 3 hours per week. Restrictions: Open to SOCI (single or combined) and CRIM majors, CRAS, SOCI and CRIM minors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 7.0 overall credits or 2.0 SOCI credits above SOCI 1P90 and SOCI 1P91 (1F90). Prerequisite(s): One of SOCI 2P33, SOCI 2P61, SOCI 2P62 Cross-Listing(s): CRIM 3P61 Course Notes: This course may be offered in multiple modes of delivery. The method of delivery will be listed on the academic timetable, in the applicable term.