This course examines law as a social institution; as a product of social organizations and processes. Various theoretical frameworks with different explanations of how the law operates will be examined. Topics to be analyzed include law and social control, violence against women, and factors influencing the outcome of legal decisions.

Prerequisite(s): Enrolment in fourth year of one of the Honours Specializations in Sociology or Criminology.

Extra Information: 3 seminar hours.