According to the text, ____ are slightly more likely to engage in violent crimes, while ____ are slightly more likely to engage in property crimes.
a. Whites, Blacks
b. Whites, Asians
c. Blacks, Latinos
d. Blacks, Whites
d. Blacks, Whites
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Which dynamic of prison sexual assault places victims at continued risk for victimization?
a. They occur frequently. b. Both victim and perpetrator have violent histories. c. The victim lives with the offender. d. Witnesses rarely verify the incident.
FEMA reports to what organization/agency?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1) Broken windows theory is a perspective on crime causation that holds that the physical deterioration of an area leads to higher crime rates and an increased concern for personal safety among residents. 2) According to labeling theory, criminality is a quality that is inherent in an action or in a person. 3) Labeling theory specifically attempts to explain the origin of crime and deviance. 4) Adolescent-limited offenders continue to reoffend through life. 5) The conflict perspective suggests that the fundamental nature of group conflict centers on the exercise of political power.
In terms of culture, the United States is:
a. a homogenous society. b. a melting pot. c. a disassimilated culture. d. a mosaic.