SOC 347LEC—Schools & Crime

Have schools become less safe over time? What role do schools play in deterring and punishing deviant behavior? How do race, gender, and class impact students? experiences of school violence and school discipline? In this course, students will engage sociological research and theories to answer these overarching questions. Central topics include bullying, school shootings, the school-to-prison pipeline, sexual assault and other crimes on college campuses, and media and policy responses to school violence.