SOCY 122The Sociology of Law
Explores the social forces that shape legal outcomes and the ways law, in turn, influences social life. Traces the history and political economy of American law; the relation between law and social change; how this relation is shaped by capitalism and democracy; and how class, race, and gender are expressed in welfare and regulatory law.
Enrollment is restricted to sociology, community studies, global and community health BA and BS, legal studies, Latin American and Latino studies/sociology combined, and digital justice studies (formerly GISES) studies majors, proposed majors and minors.
- Enroll in lecture and associated discussion section. Also offered as LGST 122
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When it runs
Spring 2026Open Spring 2026
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Tue Thu 3:20pm–4:55pm | PhysSciences 110 | J. Morse | Closed 60/60 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Morse | 4.2 / 5 | 2.2 / 5 | 71% | 6 |
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