Sociology of Organized Crime Advanced

The course aims to address the issue of professions in relation to the mafia phenomenon and the phenomenon of institutional and social antimafia. During the lectures, the functions that professionals can play in the criminal sphere, as well as in the fight against mafias, will be explored. In particular, the focus will be on the transformations that have affected the concept of "professionalism" and that have facilitated and/or hindered on the one hand the convergence between mafia actors and professionals, and on the other hand anti-mafia engagement in different professional sectors.

The course will enable male and female students to.
1) Deepen their knowledge of the mafia phenomenon through the analysis of a specific thematic area: the relationship between mafias and professionals;
2) Develop the ability to critically read judicial sources and media representations regarding the mafia phenomenon through the analysis of case studies related to the involvement of professionals in deontologically incorrect and/or criminal activities related to the mafia phenomenon;
3) Grasping the anti-mafia value of ethically oriented professional practices.