CRCJ 4400
Emotions, Affect, and Criminology
This course examines the role of emotions and affect in processes of norm violation, criminalization, victimization, punishment, and social control. It questions the rational/emotional binary and investigates how shame, humiliation, fear, panic, pain, pleasure, disgust, empathy and revenge inform behaviour, criminalization, victimization, adjudication, and punishment.
Topics
- role of emotions and affect in processes of norm violation
- criminalization
- victimization
- punishment
- social control
Course catalogue
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): CRCJ 2100 , fourth-year standing, and enrollment in a B.A. or Minor in Criminology and Criminal Justice, or by permission of the Institute. Seminar three hours per week.