INSTRUCTIONS: Please use attached textbook and readings to complete questions below.
These questions are based on readings in Chapter 7, 8, 9, & 10 in the textbook (attached) and PowerPoints (attached). No outside resources.
Chapter 8
· Explain the premises of learning theories of crime,
· Understand the different forms of control theories and how they differ from other theories we have learned
Chapter 9
· Describe the main premise of social reaction (labeling theory) and critical models of crime
· Develop an understanding of the policy implications of social reaction models
· Develop an understanding of the policy implications of critical models of crime
Chapter 10
· Describe the main premise of criminological feminist perspectives
· Develop an understanding of the policy implications of feminist perspectives
QUESTIONS:
Please answer the questions in your own words. . Your responses should be at least 4 sentences for each question and answer all parts of the question. Failure to do so will result in loss of points. Number each question.
1. Describe Shaw and McKay’s theory of social disorganization in your own words. (100 words min)
2. Which element of Hirschi’s social bond do you find you have the highest levels of? Which element of Hirschi’s social bond do you find you have the lowest levels of? (100 words min)
3. What are the major assumptions of labeling theory and how do they differ significantly from other traditional theories of crime? (100 words min)
4. Which of the policy implications based on the feminist perspective do you most agree with? Least agree with? (100 words min)