SOCIOL 308
Law and Identity
Please note: this is archived course information from 2018 for SOCIOL 308.
Description
By critically examining a range of identities that are constructed through legislation and courts we explore how the legal system creates, defines and reflects public beliefs about the nature and meaning of various social roles and statuses. Identities covered include gendered, ethnic, refugee, terrorist, virtual, celebrity and victim.
Availability 2018
Summer School
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Dr Lane West-Newman
Reading/Texts
A course reader will be made available if required.
Assessment
Coursework + exam
Points
SOCIOL 308: 15 points
Prerequisites
30 points at Stage II in Sociology or Law or 15 points at Stage II in Sociology and CRIM 201 or 202
