SOCI 288 - Race, Inequality, & the Criminal Legal System

Semester Offered: Fall
1 unit(s)

This intermediate-level course explores the enduring significance of race and ethnicity and economic inequality in the study of crime and the criminal legal system in the United States. Through critical analysis and discussion, students examine the historical and contemporary implications of race and racism in relation to crime, punishment, and social justice. This course examines how racial biases and socioeconomic disparities contribute to the disproportionate rates of incarceration among poor and racialized communities of color. The curriculum includes a historical overview of racial dynamics in criminal justice, analysis of current trends in incarceration, and the impact of carceral practices on individuals and communities. Students engage critical criminological theories, explore alternatives approaches to justice, and discuss reformative policies aimed at addressing systemic inequalities. Stephane Andrade.

Two 75-minute periods.

Course Format: CLS