CRJ 420. Women and Crime

A seminar that explores in depth three aspects of the relationship between women and crime: 1) women as offenders, including the range, intensity, and growing nature of female criminality; 2) women as victims of crime, including abused women, rape victims, and the victimization aspects of prostitution; 3) women as social control agents. (Same course as Sociology 420.) (Offered every semester.)
Prerequisite: English 102. In addition: senior standing; Sociology 101; and either Criminal Justice 101 or Police Science 101; or permission of the section instructor.
3 hours, 3 credits
 
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