Understanding Gang Culture
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Across 10 weeks, this course will explain what gang culture is, providing an insight into why people join gangs.
It will also introduce you to some of the main crimes committed by gangs, and also key theories which can help explain why people join gangs, and why they offend in them.
Learning and teaching
On successful completion of the module a student will be able to:
- Understand what gang culture is, and which crimes gangs are commonly associated with.
- Understand some of the different theories which are used to explain participation in gangs
Coursework and assessment
The module will be assessed by a written assessment.
Reading suggestions
- Murphy, T 2020 Criminology London: Sage Publishing
- Newburn, T 2017 Criminology London: Routledge
- Stainton-Rogers, W 2011 Social Psychology Maidenhead: Open University Press
Library and computing facilities
As a student on this course you are entitled to join and use the University’s library and computing facilities. Find out more about using these facilities.
Accessibility
Our aim is access for all. We aim to provide a confidential advice and support service for any student with a long term medical condition, disability or specific learning difficulty. We are able to offer one-to-one advice about disability, pre-enrolment visits, liaison with tutors and co-ordinating lecturers, material in alternative formats, arrangements for accessible courses, assessment arrangements, loan equipment and dyslexia screening.
