SOC 334 - Prison History and Culture

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DePauw University

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Description:

Group 2,1 course This course focuses on sociological analyses of prisons in the United States from their inception to present day. Racism, poverty and masculinity provide a central analytic frame for understanding this unique and powerful form of social control. We consider the following questions: Why do we incarcerate more people than any other country in the world Why are poor, young, African-American men disproportionately represented in prison Was convict leasing simply slavery in a different guise Why is prison big business, and who benefits from it Does prison create crime What does prison do to those who live and work behind bars What is the future of incarceration Prerequisites: one course in sociology or permission of instructor.

Credits:

1.00 - 2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.depauw.edu

Phone Number:

(765) 658-4800

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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