Class Schedule with Readings & Activities

DATE
Monday, January 5, 2015
READING
See email on pre-readings.
*HANDOUTS ARE ON CLASS WEBSITE
www.professorcrain.org
*Ask about the extra credit community events!

Student & Faculty Introductions
Introduction to Course Themes, Terms, and Theories
Group Discussion
Cracking the Code - Video Clip(s)
Overview of Class website

Tuesday, January 6, 2015
ALEXANDER - Introduction
The Rebirth of Caste Audio Book Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUbYT9FR7O0

READER
Revisiting Race-Neutral Politics – The Nation – April 2011
Nangwaya, A. (2014) Organization Is the Weapon of the Oppressed: Ferguson, Mobilization, and Organizing the Resistance! www.dissidentvoice.org.

History of Policing in the United States
Racial Caste in the U.S.
Understanding Systems of Oppression
Case Review – Blog Review
Complete blog post and response.

Community Event – (optional/extra credit)
Santa Clara County Juvenile Justice Commission
12: 15 p.m.
Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Crime Lab, Conference #1
250 W. Hedding St San Jose, CA 95110

Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Improving American Police Ethics Training: Focusing on Social Contract Theory and Constitutional Principles
http://www.forumonpublicpolicy.com/archivesum07/moll.pdf

READER
"White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack," Peggy McIntosh
"Exploring the Depths of White Racist Socialization," Tim Wise
"What Americans Want: The People’s Budget,” David Moberg, In These Times (June, 2011)
LOPZ, GURIN, NAGDA. Education and Understanding Structural Causes for Group Inequalities

Guest Speaker
LICKS Screening and panel discussion.
Group Activity

Thursday, January 8, 2015
ALEXANDER - The Lockdown Audio Book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVcQEQj9mSc
The Color of Justice Audio Book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze2X8oZoYks

READER
Poor People’s Movement and the Structuring of Protest
The High Budgetary Costs of Incarceration.
Social Contract Theory & the role of the state vs citizen (person)
What is State sanctioned violence?
What is accountability – Who defines it?
Group activity – reading review

Short Essay #1 Due
Sgt. Steve Donahue – Guest Speaker
Sexual Assault Investigation Unit

Complete blog post and response.

Community Event – (optional/extra credit)
Author and Professor William Armaline, Human Rights Director at San Jose State University
Title: The Human Rights Enterprise: Political Sociology, State Power, and Social Movements
7 – 9 p.m.
48 S. 7th Street, San Jose, CA 95112
$5-$10 donation

 

Friday, January 9, 2015
ALEXANDER - The Cruel Hand Audio Book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irMdUx35hGo
The New Jim Crow Audio Book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0iFfD8BZXg

READER
Crain, C. Resistance Against Violence in Oakland
Shah, S.  Healing from Harm and Unlearning Violence. Tikkun Magazine. Issue on Restorative Justice, Duke University Press, December 2011.
Lost Youth: A County by County Analysis of 2009 California Homicide Victims Ages 10-24. Violence Policy Center.

Case Review – Blog Review
Complete blog post and response.
Guest Speaker – Psychology & Political Science Professor, Robert Brem
CSU –East Bay & College of Alameda
-       Inequality, Forensic Psychology & Justice

Monday, January 12, 2015
CRASS-From Collective Refusal to Collective Liberation
Towards Collective Liberation: What I believe

READER
Why US capitalism perpetuates gender inequality (online reading)
READER - The Anti-Lady Laws Exposed
Perry, T. Family Values, Race, Feminism and Public Policy.
Hofrichter, R. Health Equity: Exploring the Social and Economic Dimensions. National Association of County and City Health Officials. www.americashealthrankings.org.
Gender, Class, Sexuality – Intersectionality & Justice

Case Review – Blog Review
Complete blog post and response.
Group Activity

Tuesday, January 13, 2015
CRASS- “By All Means, Keep Moving”: Towards Anti-Racist Politics and Practice
READER
Public Safety and The Oakland Police Department. Dan Siegel.
The Basics of Organizing (online reading)
Introduction: The Critical Intersections of Reproductive Justice and Climate Justice.  ACRJ, 2009.
Agenda for Action: Building a Movement for Elder Women’s Advocacy.  (2009) The Women’s Foundation Report.
198 Methods of Nonviolent Action. The Albert Einstein Institution.
Women & Children in Prison
California - New Laws /Protections for Incarcerated Women
Ballot Initiative Overview - Prop 47 Reduced Penalties for Some Crimes Initiative (2014) - Ballotpedia website. &  Prop 36 - Changes to the “Three Strikes Law” - Ballotpedia website
Short Essay #2 Due

Wednesday, January 14, 2015
CRASS- Against Patriarchy: Tools for Men to Further Feminist Revolution
READER
LGBT Student’s Negative School Experiences. Laws, Policy, Regulations.
Corrupting Justice: A Primer for LGBT Communities on Racism, Violence, Human
Degradation & the Prison Industrial Complex (online reading)

Guest Speaker  - Debra Mendoza (Violence Prevention Specialist/ investigator/ Former Probation Officer)
Complete blog post and response.
Group Work – Finalize Worksheet components

Thursday, January 15, 2015
READER
Chang, Momo. Immigrant Youth Activists Dare to DREAM. The Nation – April 2011.

Prepare to finish your final paper.

Friday, January 16, 2015
Defining civic engagement. (online reading)

Submit final paper on Canvas.
Complete final blog post and response.