Why doesn't everyone who is socialized in a deviant subcultural setting become criminal?
What will be an ideal response?
Possible answer: According to Cloward and Ohlin, it is possible that an individual in a "deviant subcultural setting" can resist criminality because they are exposed to a better ratio of conventional to criminal values. This notion is supported by the ethnographic work of Elijah Anderson (remember "The Code of the Streets") as noted by his description of "decent families." Kids that are raised in decent families learn how to adapt in a deviant subculture setting without clinging to a criminal identity. Sometimes, they learn how to "code switch" and "act street" in order to resist being victimized by those who are involved in the deviant subculture; however, they truly are not criminal at heart.
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The academic discipline of criminology uses scientific methods to study the__________ of criminal behavior.
A. nature, extent, cause, and control B. history, economics, and control C. prevalence, placement, and reduction D. economics, politics, and policies
According to the ________ rule, an offense is considered the same offense if two separate statutes contain elements A, B, and C
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic Chinese concepts that represent the Triad?
A) ?heaven B) ?earth C) ?man D) ?hell
The "bright line rule":
a. Allowed the interrogation of suspects to wear them down for self-incrimination b. Allowed for the continued questioning of a suspect (after his/her rights had been given) until their counsel arrived c. Forbade future questioning so that the authorities were not able to wear down the accused and persuade him to incriminate himself notwithstanding his earlier request for counsel's assistance d. None of the above