Crime and Inequalities - SOC00035M

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Module summary

How does inequality affect lived experiences of crime? The module explores how marginalization and power differentials shape unequal experiences of crime, criminalisation and victimization. Taking an intersectional approach to consider a broad range of marginalizations, it considers how this may differ between temporal and spatial contexts.

Module will run

Occurrence	Teaching period
A	Semester 1 2025-26

Module aims

How does inequality affect lived experiences of crime? This module aims to critically engage students with questions around a wide range of inequalities as they relate to crime, criminalisation and victimization. Taking an intersectional approach to consider a broad range of marginalizations, students are provided with an opportunity to critically examine some of the ways in which power differentials and inequalities within societies affect lived experiences of crime and to explore fundamental questions about equity, equality and inequality in relation to crime.

Module learning outcomes

By the end of the module students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the complexities and importance of intersectionalities in relation to experiences of crime.

2. Critically apply sociological theories and concepts to understand connections between inequalities and crime.

3. Analyze the role of power differentials with regard to unequal experiences of crime.

4. Engage with temporal and spatial differences with regard to inequalities and crime.

Indicative assessment

Task	% of module mark
Essay/coursework	100

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task	% of module mark
Essay/coursework	100

Module feedback

For formative work - group reflection - students will receive written or verbal feedback on how to improve their skills in areas that will contribute towards their summative assessment. The formative assessment provides practice for the summative tasks which is in line with MLO particularly 1-4.

For summative work - essay - students will receive an overall mark and grading according to clearly defined criteria for assessing their knowledge, skills and abilities in line with 1-4. They will also receive written feedback showing areas in which they have done well and those areas in which they need to improve that will contribute to their progress.

Indicative reading

Potter, H. (2015). Intersectionality and Criminology. London: Routledge