Sociology of Gangs

Spring 2024

Description

This course explores gang activity in the United States, focusing primarily on contemporary street gangs. The social conditions that lead to their emergence are considered, as well as perceptions of the gang problem. Also considered are racial and ethnic differences between gangs and potential solutions to the challenges that gang present.

Class Notes

The class is offered entirely live online and meets at set days/times. Students may attend the live class online synchronously OR watch recordings of the class asynchronously.

Class Details

Instructor
Instructor Name (static text): 
Jacinto, Martin
Location

WWW ONLINE

Class Registration Information

Class #
4599
Course
SOCI 487 -
SECT 01
Units
3
Fees
Price TBA:
  • $ / unit
Capacity
44/45
Class Meeting Dates

01/22/2024 - 05/17/2024

Days

TR

Times

5:00pm6:15pm

SOCI 487 - SECT 01

Sociology of Gangs

Class: 4599 Units: 3

M-F 01/22/2024 - 05/17/2024 TR 5:00pm6:15pm

This course explores gang activity in the United States, focusing primarily on contemporary street gangs. The social conditions that lead to their emergence are considered, as well as perceptions of the gang problem. Also considered are racial and ethnic differences between gangs and potential solutions to the challenges that gang present.

Class Notes

This course explores gang activity in the United States, focusing primarily on contemporary street gangs. The social conditions that lead to their emergence are considered, as well as perceptions of the gang problem. Also considered are racial and ethnic differences between gangs and potential solutions to the challenges that gang present.

Instructor
Instructor Name (static text): 
Jacinto, Martin
Location
WWW ONLINE