SOC 230 Families, Incarceration, and Inequality
Given the dramatic rise in mass incarceration over the last 40 years, understanding the "spillover" effects on American families has become increasingly important. This course provides a broad overview of the ripple effects of mass imprisonment on family life and how it shapes opportunities and disadvantage for communities, families, and especially children. With the concentration of imprisonment often falling among poor, minority families, much of the readings in this course will focus on family life in urban communities, however, we will spend a little time exploring broader accounts, including those of rural communities and encourage students to consider impacts for families exposed to incarceration due to white-collar crimes.
Cross Listed Courses
SOC 230 & SOC 530