Question 1

The position taken by the text is that we should strive to produce a single theory
or explanation which can comprehensively explain all forms of white collar crime.

Accepted Answer

The text does not explicitly state a position on striving to produce a single theory or explanation for all forms of white collar crime.

Question 2

What are the principal objectives of any theory of white collar crime? Identify and discuss some of the main underlying assumptions for any such theory.What are some of the different factors related to white collar crime such theories should address in order to be considered valid?

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Question 3

White collar crime has not been an important preoccupation of emerging new
critical criminology perspectives such as left realism, peacemaking criminology,
feminist criminology, or postmodernist criminology.

Accepted Answer

White collar crime has not been a major focus of emerging new critical criminology perspectives such as left realism, peacemaking criminology, feminist criminology, or postmodernist criminology.

Question 4

Identify and discuss the principal arguments on both sides of the debate over whether there is such a thing as corporate or organizational criminality.Which factors seem most important in explaining the crimes of corporations or organizations?

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Question 5

Evaluate the notion that white collar offenders are intrinsically different from non-offenders.What are the principal elements of the demonic, biogenetic, psychological, and sociogenic perspectives on this question, and the answers to the question that each of these perspectives would provide? Which individualistic attributes of white collar offenders do you think should receive further systematic study, and why?

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Question 6

Critically evaluate the contribution of the conflict perspective, in its Marxist, radical, and
contemporary critical criminological forms, to our understanding of white collar crime.How can a focus on criminalization contribute to our understanding of white collar crime?

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Question 7

Ronald Kramer and Raymond J.Michalowski's integrated theoretical model of
state-corporate crime calls for attention to three basic levels of analysis:
institutional environment, organizational, and individual.

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

John Braithwaite's integrative theory suggests that nations with high levels of
inequality of wealth and power will have high rates of both white collar and
conventional crime.

Accepted Answer

John Braithwaite's integrative theory proposes that social inequality leads to both white collar and conventional crime, hence nations with high levels of inequality of wealth and power will have high rates of both types of crime.

Question 9

Choose three of the following theoretical perspectives on crime: rational choice, social control, social learning, interactionism (labeling), neutralization, and structural strain.What are the principal underlying assumptions involved in each of these theories? Are these perspectives more useful in explaining white collar, conventional crime, or both about equally? Which theoretical perspective do you find most useful for understanding white collar crime, and why?

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Question 10

In the text, the subprime mortgage loan crisis, which began in the United States in 2006,
is analyzed in detail.Explain this crisis by using an integrated theoretical approach,
paying particular attention to the elements at the structural (macro) level, the
organizational (meso) level, the dramaturgic level, and the individual (micro) level.Be
sure to include specific examples from the text and any general knowledge of the crisis.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

The seminal theorist of capitalism, Adam Smith, believed strong laws were
needed to combat the crimes of wealthy corporations.

Accepted Answer

Adam Smith believed in the principles of free market capitalism and minimal government intervention in economic affairs. He believed that the pursuit of self-interest by individuals in a competitive market would ultimately result in greater prosperity for society as a whole. He did not advocate for strong laws to combat corporate crimes, as this would go against his belief in limited government intervention.

Question 12

Feminist theorists believe that white collar crime rates will be reduced as soon as
gender equality is achieved.

Accepted Answer

Feminist theorists focus on gender inequalities and their impact on society, but they do not claim that achieving gender equality will directly result in reduced white-collar crime rates, as white-collar crimes are influenced by a variety of factors beyond gender inequality.

Question 13

Some research has found that women are underrepresented among white collar
offenders, and that different motivations can play a role when they do commit
such offenses.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true based on research studies that have shown women to be underrepresented among white collar offenders and have identified different motivations that may lead them to commit such offenses.

Question 14

Postmodernist criminology embraces the idea that the meaning of white collar
crime is something which is very settled and fixed.

Accepted Answer

Postmodernist criminology rejects the notion of fixed and objective meanings, and instead recognizes that the meaning and definition of white collar crime are socially constructed and subject to change over time and across different contexts.

Quiz 8: Explaining White Collar Crime: Theories and Accounts

The position taken by the text is that we should strive to produce a single theory or explanation which can comprehensively explain all forms of white collar crime.

What are the principal objectives of any theory of white collar crime? Identify and discuss some of the main underlying assumptions for any such theory.What are some of the different factors related to white collar crime such theories should address in order to be considered valid?

White collar crime has not been an important preoccupation of emerging new critical criminology perspectives such as left realism, peacemaking criminology, feminist criminology, or postmodernist criminology.

Identify and discuss the principal arguments on both sides of the debate over whether there is such a thing as corporate or organizational criminality.Which factors seem most important in explaining the crimes of corporations or organizations?

Critically evaluate the contribution of the conflict perspective, in its Marxist, radical, and contemporary critical criminological forms, to our understanding of white collar crime.How can a focus on criminalization contribute to our understanding of white collar crime?

Ronald Kramer and Raymond J.Michalowski's integrated theoretical model of state-corporate crime calls for attention to three basic levels of analysis: institutional environment, organizational, and individual.

John Braithwaite's integrative theory suggests that nations with high levels of inequality of wealth and power will have high rates of both white collar and conventional crime.

The seminal theorist of capitalism, Adam Smith, believed strong laws were needed to combat the crimes of wealthy corporations.

Feminist theorists believe that white collar crime rates will be reduced as soon as gender equality is achieved.

Some research has found that women are underrepresented among white collar offenders, and that different motivations can play a role when they do commit such offenses.

Postmodernist criminology embraces the idea that the meaning of white collar crime is something which is very settled and fixed.