SOCI 370 - Prison and Prison Subcultures (3cr.)

Credit(s): 3

PRISON AND PRISON SUBCULTURES
Component: Lecture
Provides an intensive examination of the social organization of prisons. Mainly examines how the prisoner subculture shapes and is shaped by social institutions. Special emphasis on how gender and race contribute to differential patterns of adjustment to incarceration.
Allowed Units: 3 Multiple Term Enrollment: N Grading Basis: Student Option
Crosslisted: Crosslisted with CRJU 370, WOMS 370.

General Education Objectives:
Read Critically Analyze Arguments and Information Engage in Constructive Ideation Communicate Effectively in Writing Communicate Orally Work Collaboratively Across a Variety of Cultures Work Individually Across a Variety of Cultures Critically Evaluate Ethical Implications