Middlebury

SOCI 0478

Sociology of Punishment

Sociology of Punishment
In this course, we will examine the changing ideologies and practices of state-sponsored punishment that have led to the spectacular expansion of imprisonment and other forms of penal supervision in the U.S. Drawing on theoretical accounts of punishment, historical examinations of prison and parole, and contemporary studies of criminal law and sentencing, we will consider social control as it plays out via institutionalized contexts, namely prisons and asylums, as well as alternative sanctions, such as coerced treatment. We will identify the major phases of penal development and consider mass imprisonment as both a reflection and cause of racial and economic inequality. (SOAN 0105 or SOCI 0105 or SOAN 0288 or SOCI 0288 ) (formerly SOAN 0478) 3 hrs. sem.
Subject:
Sociology
Department:
Sociology
Division:
Social Sciences
Requirements Fulfilled:
AMR NOR SOC
Equivalent Courses:

Sections

Fall 2020

SOCI0478A-F20 Seminar (Tiger)

Spring 2020

SOCI0478A-S20 Seminar (Tiger)