Explain what is meant by the social reality of crime
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: [key points to be made]
*Quinney’s intergrative theory combines pluralist conflict with social interactionism, labeling, differential association and social learning theory.
*Hard to trust research because reality is just our own perceptions
*Philosophical idealism
*Crime if product of reaction – most important that of legitimate authorities
*Political power to create law mostly targets poor and lower class
*Crime is a product of those legal definitions created for us by political powers
*Media constructs social reality of non-crime as well as crime
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Mary's situation is an example of:
a. an ethical dilemma. b. cultural relativism. c. universality. d. Aristotle's "golden mean.".
Logan was a victim of an aggravated robbery. Since the incident he has been unable to leave his house because he is afraid of the people he passes on the street. He has missed work and has gone to countless psychological therapy sessions. Additionally, he had numerous valuables taken from him by the perpetrator. He is not sure how he will pay his bills during this rough period where he is suffering such severe psychological trauma. As the victim of a crime, may he receive any assistance?
a. No, because no real harm was done. b. Yes, as long as he can prove pain and suffering beyond a reasonable doubt. c. No, unless there were at least 2 eye witnesses to the crime and his psychologist performs a rigorous evaluation. d. Yes, states have funds designed to provide compensation for lost wages and physical and emotional harm.
Joe Arpaio was the Maricopa County Sheriff from 1993 to 2016. One of the practices he was notorious for was setting up “Tent City,” where people convicted and sentenced were housed in the Arizona desert. Temperatures during the summer were measured as high as 145 degrees Fahrenheit inside the tents. Which of the following goals of punishment describes Sherriff Arpaio’s correctional philosophy?
A. deterrence B. retribution C. incapacitation D. rehabilitation