CRIM 2650 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Moral Panic, Edwin Sutherland, Social Constructionism
4 Mar 2021
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In general, theories that were not examined in lectures wont be in the exam. Excepions: durkhiem and institutional anomie theory wont be in the exam. Control theories (social control theory and self-control theory) Lawrence cohen and amrcus felson (neo classical crim, routine activity theory) Shaw and mckay (social disorganization theory, chicago school of crim. Hirschi (social control bond theory and self control theory. Other important theorists and theories that could be on the exam: neo classical crim. Cloward and ohlon (delinquency and oppurtnuity) in addition to merton building and extending neighbourhoods. Chicago school of crim: differential association heory (sutherland. Provide three polcies to address the issues in the case and lower the crime rates: note: these three policies will be provided to you in the exam. Briefly explain each theory and state how each theory is useful for understanding high crime rates in the neighbourgood. Briefly explain hwo your proposed policy logically stem from that particular theory.
