Sociology of Deviance Course
Discover how deviance arises among urban youth, link sociological theories to real-world cases, evaluate harms and ethics, and create evidence-based interventions for community-focused humanities professionals. This course builds practical skills for understanding and addressing deviance effectively.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Sociology of Deviance Course provides a focused overview of deviant behaviour in city settings. Study main theories, youth groups, and differences between crime and rule-breaking. Apply knowledge to a case study, learn to collect evidence, assess harm and ethics, and create research-backed interventions and policy ideas.
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Develop skills
- Apply key deviance theories like strain, labelling, conflict, and social control.
- Map urban deviance cases including actors, hotspots, timelines, and social responses.
- Conduct quick evidence reviews by selecting data, evaluating sources, and citing properly.
- Evaluate harms and ethics such as stigma, inequality, surveillance, and policy impacts.
- Develop practical interventions using prevention, urban design, and community approaches.
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