SOCI 488. Punishment and Prisons.
Credits: 3
Offered by: Sociology (Faculty of Arts)
Terms offered: Fall 2025
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Description
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.
- Prerequisite: SOCI 210