SOCI 310 - Women and Crime

Institution:

Bridgewater State University

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Prerequisite: SOCI 102 and SOCI 290; or CRJU 201; or consent of instructor This course examines women and crime from sociological and criminological perspectives. The course will cover a wide variety of topics related to women and crime, including crimes against women, crimes perpetrated by women, women in prison and women as criminal justice system officials. The course will closely examine violent crimes against women including rape, murder and battering. It will also focus on battered women who kill their attackers. Other important topics include feminist criticisms of mainstream criminology and the emergence of feminist theories in criminology. Fall semester.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bridgew.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 531-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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