Explain how social structure theory can have a significant impact on public policy

What will be an ideal response?


If the cause of criminality is viewed as a schism between lower-class individuals and conventional goals, norms, and rules, it seems logical that alternatives to criminal behavior can be provided by giving inner-city dwellers opportunities to share in the rewards of conventional society

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Discuss the loss of the right to vote for inmates who are incarcerated

Conclude if race is an underlying issue in this process and provide your opinion regarding if inmates should or should not have the right to vote or if this is a basic prejudice to having committed a crime.

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The _____ theory is similar to integrated strain-control theory, as it emphasizes that strong childhood bonds to parents reduce the risk for delinquency and weak bonds raise this risk, in particular by increasing associations with delinquent peers

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Theories are based on all of the following except

a. common sense. b. observation. c. experimentation. d. reasoning.

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One of the primary investigative tools used in working undercover that typically makes the introduction is/are ________

I. The informant II. Agents of the opposite sex III. Drug dealers IV. Lawyers A) I, III, IV B) I, II, III, IV C) I D) II, III, IV

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