CRM-328 RACE, CLASS AND CRIME

Racial-ethnic and class identities are examined in terms of their impact on persons' experiences of the law, crime, justice, victimization, stigma and punishment/rehabilitation. Sociological and criminological theory and research on these issues are reviewed. Historical and cross-cultural examples are also studied. Prerequisite: CRM 200 or SOC 200 or SOC 201 or permission of Department Chair.