Introductory Topics in Sociology (276-0-20)

Topic

Neighborhoods and Crime

Instructors

Adam Wayde Pittman
Dr. Adam Pittman is a sociologist whose research and teaching interest include communities and crime, urban sociology, and qualitative methods. Dr. Pittman is currently a Research Associate at the Center for Neighborhood Engaged Research and Science (CORNERS) housed in the Institute for Policy Research at Northwestern University.

Meeting Info

Locy Hall 214: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

The concentration of crime in disadvantaged neighborhoods is one of sociology's most enduring findings. In this course, we will seek to understand why crime and the reach of the criminal legal system are unequally distributed across neighborhoods. To do so, we will critically examine how factors like neighborhood inequality, structure and organization, culture, and social-processes of neighborhood life relate to crime and formal and informal responses to crime.

Class Materials (Required)

All materials for this course will be made available on Canvas - no purchase necessary.

Class Attributes

Social & Behavioral Sciences Distro Area