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SOC 351: Police, Social Control & Democracy

Sociology · 5 credits

Applies a sociological perspective to explore the relationship between the police, social control, and democracy. Examines theoretical and empirical scholarship on the policing of social control, societal control of the police, and changes in the institution of policing (organizational, technological, and legal) related to the control of marginalized groups, national borders, civil disorders, and those expressing social and political dissent. Addresses the paradox that police are both necessary for the preservation of democratic societies and a potential threat to democratic societies.

Offered in 10 of the 26 listed terms (Spring 2021 to Spring 2027).

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Prerequisites

SOC 221 or SOC 234 or SOC 251 or SOC 255 or SOC 260 or SOC 268 or SOC 269 or SOC 271 or SOC 1PR or HNRS 252

From Banner's catalog for Spring 2027. Banner lists only the requisites it enforces, so check the catalog entry too.

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