Title: Class, Race, Gender, and Crime: The Social Realities of Justice in America (Fifth Edition)
Authors: Gregg Barak, Paul Leighton, and Allison Cotton
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers; Fifth edition (January 15, 2014)
Description:
“Class, Race, Gender, and Crime: The Social Realities of Justice in America” offers a critical examination of the intersections between social inequalities and the criminal justice system in the United States. Authored by Gregg Barak, Paul Leighton, and Allison Cotton, this fifth edition provides a comprehensive analysis of how class, race, and gender dynamics influence crime rates, policing practices, court proceedings, and sentencing outcomes. The book explores key issues such as racial profiling, mass incarceration, gender-based violence, and the criminalization of poverty, shedding light on the systemic injustices embedded within the criminal justice system. With its interdisciplinary approach and empirical evidence, this edition challenges readers to critically evaluate the social, economic, and political forces shaping patterns of crime and punishment in America. Whether used in sociology, criminology, or criminal justice courses, “Class, Race, Gender, and Crime” remains an essential resource for understanding the complex realities of justice in contemporary society.