Gangs

Catalog description

This course focuses on how groups like gangs become deviant and engage in collective criminal activity. We examine socialization and family dynamics as reasons for gang joining, as well as structural, ecological, and neighborhood characteristics. We also investigate gang characteristics, such as organization, hierarchy, money-making endeavors, gender composition, sexual activity, and social media use. This course pays particular attention to race, adolescence, gender and street gang membership nationally, internationally and trans-nationally. Prerequisite : CRIM 1100, CRIM 1050 or ANSO 1000.