SOCI 385 - The Sociology of Troubled Youth

0-4 Credit(s)

This course explores, describes and analyzes various societal influences that shape young people toward or away from criminal and deviant involvements. Substantive topics include processes of subcultural formation, various meanings of style, influences of popular culture, media and technology, the family, school experiences, peer influences, part-time jobs, sports involvement, youth gangs, correctional facilities, and selected case studies. Fall and Spring.

Prerequisite(s): SOCI 101 or SOCI 103.

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