Explore the social construction of crime

Explore the social construction of crime, deviance, and criminal justice systems, as well as the mechanisms of social control and criminalization. Discuss theories of crime causation, such as strain theory, social learning theory, and labeling theory, in understanding the social processes underlying criminal behavior and criminalization. Analyze research findings on patterns of crime, victimization, and incarceration, as well as the role of policing, courts, and corrections in enforcing laws and maintaining social order.