SOCY 137Deviance and Its Discontents
Why certain social acts are considered threatening and how individuals or groups become stigmatized. Sociological analysis of the institutions and processes of social control and the experience of becoming deviant and living with a stigmatized identity. Introductory course in sociology recommended. (Formerly Deviance and Conformity.)
Enrollment is restricted to junior and senior sociology majors, minors, and proposed majors, digital justice studies (formerly GISES) studies minors, and Latin American and Latino studies/sociology combined majors and proposed majors.
- Class meets in-person on Mondays and Wednesdays. Fridays are online/asynchronous.
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When it runs
Fall 2025Open Fall 2025
| Section | Type | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Lecture | Mon Wed 10:40am–11:45am | Steven Acad 175 | M. B. McNamara | Closed 72/0 |
Who teaches it
| Instructor | Rating | Difficulty | Would take again | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan McNamara | 4.7 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 92% | 51 |
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