SOC 252 - Race, Class, Gender and Crime

Credits: 3

An examination of the relationship between social structure and crime, with an emphasis on developing and applying acritical perspective. Topics include the relationship between immigration and crime, the role of protests both contemporary and historically in shaping our attitudes about crime, the ways that socialization impacts criminality across race/class/gender boundaries, and ways in which the system can be improved.

Pre-Requisites: SOC 101
Repeatable: May not be repeated for credit