SOC 2425 - Cultures,Communities,and Criminality

Institution:

Notre Dame de Namur University

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Description:

Addressed by experts in their field, this class explores the relationship between culture, community, and criminality. We investigate changes in the definition of crime and social response throughout history as well as some of the causes and consequences of contemporary crime. We discuss the influence of race/ethnicity, social class, gender, and prison experience on the characteristics of gangs and gang behavior. Within this context, we include the role of animals. Speakers also address some of the newest concerns of criminology, i.e., terrorism, both domestic and international, along with white collar crime. We conclude by considering the merits of balanced and restorative justice. Units vary with semester in which class is offered.

Credits:

1.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ndnu.edu

Phone Number:

(650) 508-3500

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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