SOCI 488 — Punishment and Prisons

An overview of research on prison "communities" and prison riots. An assessment of incapacitation, deterrence and labelling effects of incarceration. A conceptual framework for analyzing variations (across societies) and changes (over time) in the overall aggregate rates of punishment that social systems impose on their offender populations.

• Rating: 4.50 out of 5 from 38 student reviews
• Difficulty: 2.50 out of 5
• Credits: 3
• Faculty: Faculty of Arts
• Department: Sociology
• Taught by: Jason Carmichael
• Prerequisite: SOCI 210

Sections offered

• Section 001 (Lec), Wed 12:35-2:25 pm — unknown seats open