This course is an inquiry into the social construction of deviance. Emphasis is placed on how behavior comes to be defined as deviant and the interests advanced by these definitions, as well as on societal responses to deviance, causes of individual involvement in deviant behavior, and deviance designations as a form of social control. Any 100-level Sociology course or permission of instructor. Studies A general survey of the field of population studies, including the nature of demographic data and problems in their collection, review of historical and current data, and various forecasts of the future population of the world and of selected areas. Population policies, social factors which influence changes, and social norms which result from demographic structure and changes are stressed.
Special attention is given to American population structure.
Offered when demand is sufficient Socl. This course examines the nature of work, its history, and how it affects our lives. Issues include changes in the structure and organization of work and the labor market, inequality in the workplace, workplace democracy, unions, work networks, work and leisure, and family work. Additionally, specific occupations will be examined. Offered every spring Socl.