CRI 362 - Women in the Criminal Justice System (3 cr.)

This course explores the intersection between women and the criminal justice system and examines the nature and extent of women as offenders, victims, and professionals in the criminal justice system. Feminist criminology theories and perspectives are used to examine how women are particularly affected by victimization, crime, and punishment, and investigate the relationship between victimization and offending. The course also includes a critical analysis of the intersections between race, gender, crime, and punishment.
Liberal Arts
Prerequisite(s): CRI 150 or SOC 101.
Semester(s) Offered: Fall, Spring