Discuss Messer and Rosenfeld’s institutional anomie theory? How does it explain white-collar crime? Do you agree with their theory? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
i. Institutional anomie theory argues that individuals are socialized, but not all individuals are (1)
given the opportunities to succeed or (2) socialized in how to succeed in legitimate ways. —ii. The theory
can explain white-collar crime because the core principle of the theory is that criminal activity relates to
the pursuit of monetary success, as such the motivations of greed and the pressure to succeed are
applicable.—iii. Respondents must discuss why they do or do not agree with the theory—iv. Respondents
must provide a rationale for why they do or do not agree with theory.
You might also like to view...
What type of tort claims liability against an action that is highly likely to cause injury or damage?
A) Intentional tort B) Comparative tort C) State tort D) Negligence tort
Regarding fines as an alternative to incarceration, judges in most jurisdictions must impose:
A) either incarceration or a fine. B) a fine, but not necessarily incarceration. C) both a fine and incarceration. D) None of the above
Community participation in the justice system is
a. new b. radical c. discouraged by professionals d. not new or radical
Discuss the threat to security in the Middle East posed by a nuclear Iran and how it poses a threat to the US
What will be an ideal response?