Question 1

Discuss the limitations of both anomie theory and conflict theories. Can anomie theory help address some of the shortcomings of conflict theories, and can conflict theories help address some of the shortcomings of anomie theories? Why or why not?

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Question 2

Messner and Rosenfeld argue that American values can help to promote crime when those vales are exaggerated. What are those values, and use examples from contemporary society to explain how those values promote crime.

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Question 3

Discuss the limitations of control theories in general and Gottfredson and Hirschi's low-self control theory in particular. Which theory of Hirschi's (control theory or low-self control theory) explains deviance better in your opinion?

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Question 4

Etiology of deviance refers to:

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The etiology of deviance specifically refers to the study or examination of the causes or reasons behind an individual's deviant behavior or act.

Question 5

Jim and Sarah are members of the lower class. They are unable to achieve the American Dream because of the structural barriers placed on their situation, and therefore suffer from Anomie. Write four scenarios where Jim and Sarah adapt to anomie in the following ways: innovation, ritualism, retreatism, and rebellion.

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Question 6

Discuss the policy ideas from Left Realists to reduce crime. How do their policy ideas compare with current criminal justice policies? Do you think the policies of left realists would substantially reduce crime in the United States when compared to the status quo?

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Quiz 4: Major Theories of Deviance

Discuss the limitations of both anomie theory and conflict theories. Can anomie theory help address some of the shortcomings of conflict theories, and can conflict theories help address some of the shortcomings of anomie theories? Why or why not?

Messner and Rosenfeld argue that American values can help to promote crime when those vales are exaggerated. What are those values, and use examples from contemporary society to explain how those values promote crime.

Discuss the limitations of control theories in general and Gottfredson and Hirschi's low-self control theory in particular. Which theory of Hirschi's (control theory or low-self control theory) explains deviance better in your opinion?

Etiology of deviance refers to:

Discuss the policy ideas from Left Realists to reduce crime. How do their policy ideas compare with current criminal justice policies? Do you think the policies of left realists would substantially reduce crime in the United States when compared to the status quo?