SOCI 426 - Alcohol and Culture: Social Control Under the Influence

FC SSCI CD WADV

4 credits
Alcohol lubricates memorable celebrations yet also causes disease, tragedy, and the loss of self-control. This course explores how the meanings of alcohol are as powerful as its chemistry. We examine communities where alcoholism is rare to those where it is rampant, as well as the social movements that have shifted norms and legislation. At bottom, the sociology of alcohol highlights our assumptions about free will, social control, and rewarding social relations. Participants will produce original empirical research. Closed to first- and second-year students.

Prerequisites: SOCI 301.