This course blends classic criminology theories (Strain, Labeling, Conflict) with media analysis, exploring how media shapes our fascination with crime, its social construction, and the CJS's role, using podcasts, documentaries, and case studies (like Amanda Knox or the Mafia) to link micro-level stories to macro societal issues, inequality, and policy implications. Key themes include moral panics, race/gender in crime, the criminal justice system's function, and the sociology of investigation, often using real-world examples and multimedia.
SOC-345: Sociology of True Crime
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