Question 1

In global crime control, powerful societies are often able to get weaker societies to adopt their ways of doing things.

Accepted Answer

This is known as cultural imperialism or cultural hegemony. Powerful societies can influence weaker societies to adopt their values, norms, and practices, including those related to crime control. This can lead to a homogenization of global crime control strategies, with the dominant society's approach becoming the global standard.

Question 2

What is the strain theory and why is it considered a contemporary version of structural functionalist theory of deviance? Who is the creator of this theory? Describe the five responses to strain with an example of someone who fits the category.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the strain theory and why...

Question 3

What is the basis of the structural-functionalist perspective as it relates to explaining deviance? Who is the creator of this perspective?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the basis of the structural-functionalist...

Question 4

Discuss the role of deterrence in the criminal justice system. What are two types of deterrence? How well does the U.S. criminal justice system currently accomplish these two forms of deterrence? Provide examples to support your position.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the role of deterrence in the...

Question 5

Discuss the application of conflict theories to deviance, the elite, and the poor. Select one example of how this approach can be applied to a contemporary issue of deviance.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the application of conflict theories to...

Question 6

Select two from social control, conflict theories, or interactionist theories. Compare and contrast how the two you selected approach deviant behavior. Include in your response a discussion of how they perceive deviant behavior.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Select two from social control, conflict theories,...

Question 7

Use marijuana as an example to discuss the differences between explanatory and constructionist theories in understanding deviant behavior. How would these two approaches to studying deviance look at changes to marijuana's deviant status differently?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Use marijuana as an example to discuss...

Question 8

What is meant by the term deviant consumption? In your response, differentiate deviant consumption from dangerous consumers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is meant by the term deviant...

Quiz 7: Deviance and Crime