CRIM 380 Race, Class, Gender and Crime
(3-0-3) This course focuses on the intersection of race, class and gender membership with regard to treatment within the criminal justice system by police, judges, juries and actual sentencing decisions including the death penalty. The course also provides insights about the unique types of crime most likely to be perpetrated by specific demographic groups. Students are also exposed to criminological theories that explain criminal justice system disparity, discrimination and differences in actual offending patterns. Equates with SOC 380, SWK 381 and GST 380.