SOC 221Sociology of Incarceration

Heartland Community College · 3 credits · UGRD

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The United States claims to be the land of the free. However, we have the highest incarceration rate in the world. This course will examine the current state of the American prison system and the impact of incarceration on the family. It will include an investigation into deviant behavior, history of crime and punishment, systemic injustice, and the War on Drugs. We will also compare the structure of American prisons to others around the globe.

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
01Class #1216	Mo We · 9:30 – 10:45 AM08/17/26 - 12/04/26	ICB1812	Cristina Prestin