Sociology of Deviance Course
This course examines the emergence of deviance among urban youth, linking sociological theories to practical cases. It covers harm and ethical assessments, enabling humanities professionals to devise evidence-based interventions for community work. Participants gain insights into theories like strain and labelling, urban case mapping, evidence review, ethical analysis, and intervention design.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This course provides a focused overview of deviant behaviour in urban settings. Participants explore key theories, youth subcultures, and distinctions between crime and norm violations, applying these to specific cases. Learners develop skills in evidence gathering, evaluation, harm and ethics assessment, and creating research-informed interventions and policy suggestions.
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Develop skills
- Apply key deviance theories including strain, labelling, conflict, and social control.
- Map urban deviance: identify actors, hotspots, timelines, and societal responses.
- Perform evidence reviews: select data, evaluate sources, and cite properly.
- Evaluate harms and ethics: consider stigma, inequality, surveillance, and policy impacts.
- Develop interventions: focus on prevention, urban planning, and community approaches.
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