Compare and contrast Durkheim's theory of anomie, Merton's strain theory, Cloward and Ohlin's opportunity theory, and Gottfredson and Hirschi's control theory. Identify common themes as well as the principles on which they differ. (You do not have to compare every theory with every other theory--just basic similarities or differences between a few.)
What will be an ideal response?
Varies. Brief summary of each. Individual comparisons will vary.
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a. a necessary evil. b. a means to pass on property. c. a way to propagate the species. d. chiefly an economic transaction.
Multinational (or transnational) corporations are companies that __________
a. have boards of directors of many nationalities b. sell many products in a single place c. are headquartered in one nation but pursue business activities or profits in one or more foreign nations d. hire workers from many nations e. have highly diversified stockholders
Fear of crime affects satisfaction with city living
a. less than actually having been a crime victim. b. more than actually having been a crime victim. c. equally with actually having been a crime victim. d. only among the middle class.
To change a proportion into a percent:
A) divide by 10 B) multiply by 100 C) take the square root of the value D) multiply by 10