CRJ 216 - Race, Class & Ethnicity

Institution:

Gwynedd Mercy University

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Description:

For much of our history, the administration of justice has always been about controlling the minority outside of the ruling class. In fact, race and ethnicity necessarily influence individual experiences in the criminal justice system, as well as within the broader society. The purpose of this class is to critically examine the characteristics of race and ethnicity and how they are used to bias decisions within our criminal justice system. Students will investigate the past and present behavior of the courts, correctional institutions, and law enforcement officials, and the possibility of prejudiced policies and practices utilized to rule against minority classes. Additionally, interracial crime is addressed, with a focus on how the criminal justice system has inadequately addressed the correlates that lead to the perpetuation of such destructive actions.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.gmercyu.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 646-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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