SOCL-4410 : Gender, Race and Crime

Sociology | College of Arts and Sciences | UG

  • LSAP Goal 2 Response to the Cry of the Poor
  • LSAP Goal 7 Community Resilience and Empowerment
  • 5 Gender Equality
  • 10 Reduced Inequalities
  • 16 Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

About this Course

This course explores feminist and critical race theoretical perspectives for understanding crime and punishment. The course offers comparisons of offender populations, policies and punishments across race, class, and gender. Topics include racial profiling, disparities and discrimination in the criminal justice system, female offenders, and male violence against women. Cross-listed with CRJS 4050.