Sociology of Deviance Course
Dive into the causes of deviance among urban youth, link sociological theories to actual cases, evaluate harms and ethical issues, and craft evidence-based interventions for community-focused humanities professionals. Gain practical insights into urban deviance dynamics and effective responses.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course provides a focused overview of deviant behaviour in urban settings. You'll explore key theories, youth subcultures, and distinctions between crime and norm violations, applying them to real cases. Develop skills in evidence gathering, harm and ethics assessment, and creating research-informed interventions and policy advice.
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Develop skills
- Apply key deviance theories including strain, labelling, conflict, and social control.
- Map urban deviance scenarios covering actors, hotspots, timelines, and societal responses.
- Perform quick evidence reviews with data selection, source critique, and proper referencing.
- Evaluate harms and ethics such as stigma, inequality, surveillance, and policy impacts.
- Develop targeted interventions using prevention, urban planning, and community approaches.
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