Women in Criminal Justice Syst

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This course is designed to explore the perceptions and treatment of women in and by the criminal justice system. Emphasis will be placed on how the image and portrayal of females in American society impact on the manner in which they are treated as perpetrators of crime, victims of crime, and criminal justice professionals. Students will also gain an understanding of the historical treatment of women by the agents of the criminal justice system. Course Attributes: Solidarity & Kinship Flag, Gender & Diversity Studies, GDST Women and Gender Conc, Peace & Justice Studies Minor College of Health and Human Sciences Criminal Justice