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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CJ 3200 - Gangs in Society

(SO 3200 )
(3)
Emphasized is a sociological review of gangs in American society and internationally, in particular youth street gangs. The following areas are studied in the course as they relate directly to youth street gangs: their nature and extent; violence and drugs; race and ethnicity; gender; gangs in western history; gangs around the world; theories of gangs and crime; strategies used in responding to gangs; and, the future of youth street gangs. Although the focus of the course is on youth-related gangs, the fact that many gangs today include members across the age spectrum necessitate an examination of gangs as multi-generational in nature. Other types of gangs such as outlaw motorcycle gangs may also be covered in the course.

Prerequisite: SO 1000  or PY 1000  or CJ 1000  or CJ 2000  or CJ 2100 .