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Nov 25, 2024
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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SOC 373 - Gangs in American Society
This course provides a socio-historical view of street gangs in the United States and will provide the student with a general overview of the nature of street gangs including: theoretical and socio-economic explanations of why gangs exist; the gang structure and process; female gangs; criminal activities of gangs; gang prevention, suppression and treatment techniques; and implications for the future study of gangs.
Prerequisite: SOC 100, or instructor permission. SOC 371 or 372 is recommended.
Offered: Not on a regular basis
Credit: 3
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