SOC 310A - Topic: Women and Crime

Minimum Credit(s) Awarded: 4
Maximum Credit(s) Awarded: 4

This course will cover three main topics: women as perpetrators of crime, women as victims of crime, and women who work in the criminal justice system. We will explore sociological, psychological, and criminological perspectives of crimes typically perpetrated by and against women, with special emphasis on women’s violent offending and victimization. We will also learn about complicated and controversial issues for both professionals working in the criminal justice system, and prisoners in women’s correctional facilities.

Offered Fall