SY318 Sociology of Deviance 1.0 An analysis of the social construction of deviance, the development of social control, and the use of social rules; deviant behaviour and deviant careers; particular forms of deviance, including mental illness, juvenile delinquency, and varieties of interpersonal violence are examined; controversies surrounding the use of drugs and alcohol are also considered. Prerequisite: SY203* or SY280 or SY281 (or permission of the Department).