SOC 339 - Racism, Crime, and Justice

Institution:

University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth

Subject:

Sociology

Description:

Prerequisites: SOC 200 and Junior or Senior standing or permission of the instructor Overview and discussion of the themes and issues surrounding the relationship between racism, so-called “minority groups” and the criminal justice system. The course focuses on overt, institutional, and subtle racism and structural discrimination and their relationship to social justice. Subjects may include personnel and organizational policies, policing, corrections, juveniles and the courts. Cross-listed as CJS 339, AAS 339

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umassd.edu

Phone Number:

(508) 999-8000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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