SSO 385 - Law and Society (Sociology)

3 Credit(s)

Reviews philosophies of law and visions of social justice developed over the course of American history. Considers the role laws have played in promoting and impeding democracy and equality. Focuses on pivotal and controversial laws and cases such as Brown v. Board of Education and Roe v. Wade. Spring semester, even-numbered years, and ADP session 3, odd-numbered years. Satisfies the U.S. Cultures requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum.