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Dec 22, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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SO 3200 - Gangs in Society
CJ 3200.
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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 , PY 1000 , CJ 1000 , CJ 2000 , or CJ 2100 .
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