CCJ3024_Tests_1_8_Q_A_and_Study_Guides-2-2020

Questions 1. State two crimes that you think support the consensus theory. In other words, name two laws that you think most people in society support. 2. State two crimes that you think support the conflict theory. In other words, name two laws that you think have been passed to keep the rich and powerful in control of society. 3. What does the empirical evidence say with regard to the way that the criminal justice system operates? Does the evidence support the perspective that racism and sexism blatantly infest the criminal justice system? 4. Assuming conflict theory is true, what kind of policy changes could be implemented to reduce class inequality? 5. Will it ever be possible to achieve a true consensus in a country as large and diverse as the United States? 6. Discuss the Steffensmeier et al. research on age, gender, race, ethnicity, and sentencing outcomes. Which perspective do you believe this research supports? Will all members of society see this research the same way?Questions 1. Is the “American Dream” real? If so, has it gone through any changes in the last 50 years? Do you believe that Merton’s theory, especially the concept of the innovator, adequately explains why a person drops out of school and sells drugs? 2. Which is more important in American society, money or status? Which theorist best explains your answer? 3. Cohen described one group of delinquent kids, while Cloward and Ohlin described three. Which do you believe would best describe kids today? 4. Was Miller right with his focus on lower-class kids and lower-class culture? Do these distinct class cultures exist at all economic levels? 5. Agnew has advanced the anomie/strain theory with his general strain theory, but the empirical evidence is mixed. Where should the anomie/strain concept go from here? Can it be advanced even further?Questions 1. Describe how the macro approach of social disorganization differs from a micro approach of looking at an individual delinquent. 2. Describe and explain the five zones as explained by Burgess. 3. Could we solve the problem of social disorganization simply through investing large sums of money in a community? Why or why not? 4. Compare and contrast collective efficacy with social capital. 5. Discuss the results of the Chicago Area Projects.