The Power and the Passion: Using Pop Culture to Teach Concepts of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Authors

Garrison A. Crews, Marshall UniversityFollow
Gordon A. Crews, The University of Texas Rio Grande ValleyFollow
Catherine E. Burton

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

2-2018

Abstract

•Use of familiar/interesting entertainment + to discuss potentially difficult content = more engaged students/ better retention •The focus of this example is teaching the various types of power relationships that exist between individuals and law enforcement/correctional agencies, society, and criminal enterprises •Specifically, the use of “The Wire” and “Oz”, widely known television storylines (police/corrections)

Comments

Copyright, the authors.

Recommended Citation

Crews, G. A., Crews, G. A., & Burton, C. E. (2018, February). The Power and the Passion: Using Pop Culture to Teach Concepts of Criminal Justice and Criminology. 2018 American Criminal Justice Sciences, New Orleans, LA.