SOCI 3460 - Sociology of Child Abuse and Neglect: A Societal Perspective

Credit Hours: 3

This course will examine the socially constructed variables that contribute to both the socialization and abuse of children (adults, community, social, political, and cultural contexts). The meanings and perceptions of childhood, inequality, abuse and neglect will be discussed in relation to their historical and contemporary underpinnings.

Prerequisite: SOCI 1000