SOC 3710 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Abusive Power And Control, Labeling Theory, Proletariat
Document Summary
Juvenile justice system: a system of laws, policies, and practices designed under the guiding philosophy that children and youth, because of their age and maturity, should not be subject to criminal law in the same manner as adults. 2 opposing sides of youth crime: perspective 1- economic, social and political realities on young people. Related to the difficulties that youth encounter in an increasingly complex society. Current economic, social, and political realities are a source of tremendous hardship for some young people and their families. Young people are forced to leave home as a matter of survival. Problems experienced by young people rather than youth crime: perspective 2- viewing youth as an enemy. This law and order group viewed children and youth accused of crimes as an enemy from whom adults needed protection. Proponents of this view saw youth as out of control and favored a law and order approach to youth crime.
