1. Briefly describe the assumptions of hedonism in the Classical School.
___The assumptions of the Classical School about hedonism was that it was part of normal human behavior to seek pleasure and that it was used to put together a legal system. In addition, that people were to be blamed for their actions, suggesting that they have complete control over what they do.
2. What is one major way in which quantitative (positivist) methods have informed critical criminological perspectives?
____One major way that positivist methods have informed critical criminological perspectives was by suggesting that some people can be born to be criminal. That is simply just not their fault that they want to engage in crime.
3. In what way is atavism connected …show more content…
In the Eugenics movement, certain humans were sterilized so they could not give birth in an effort to “purify” the human race and prevent criminals from being born. Only certain humans with specific characteristics were allowed to procreate. For example, they felt that certain people were more likely to commit crimes (Blacks) so they were often sterilized because they thought it would prevent crime.
4. What are ways in which the social structure has purposefully contributed to the social disorganization of certain neighborhoods?
___Social structure contributed by there being no resources in many neighborhoods, unfair housing loans, and low socioeconomic status. For example, not giving home loans to African Americans so that they can move out of their neighborhood into a better area. In addition, when those in the upper class move to the suburbs and those in the lower class stay in the city the amount of resources become limited because all of the money is being put into another school in the suburbs that are out of reach by those in the lower class.
5. How does differential association theory apply to white-collar …show more content…
One crime of innovation would be instead of one getting a job and earning money; they will instead be a drug dealer and make money. They accepted the goals of having money but the reject the means of attaining that money. Another example would be a thief, instead of going out and buying the item that they want themselves, they will instead rob someone else of the item.
7. Briefly, describe what is one policy implication of anomie theory?
___One policy implication of Anomie theory would be programs that will allow for better chances at a proper education. This will make it so that those who feel they have no other options but to commit crimes are able to focus on something more important such as school. Many schools lack the proper resources to assist their students, especially those in low-income areas, so this will help them get out of poverty by getting them access to better education, which, in turn, will bring better jobs for them.
8. How did general strain theory expand on anomie theory?
____General train theory expanded on anomie theory by suggesting that the reason juveniles engage in deviance is due to the lack of means. Agnew decided to take anomie to apply it to juvenile delinquency because he believed that youth are told that certain goals are not
___The assumptions of the Classical School about hedonism was that it was part of normal human behavior to seek pleasure and that it was used to put together a legal system. In addition, that people were to be blamed for their actions, suggesting that they have complete control over what they do.
2. What is one major way in which quantitative (positivist) methods have informed critical criminological perspectives?
____One major way that positivist methods have informed critical criminological perspectives was by suggesting that some people can be born to be criminal. That is simply just not their fault that they want to engage in crime.
3. In what way is atavism connected …show more content…
In the Eugenics movement, certain humans were sterilized so they could not give birth in an effort to “purify” the human race and prevent criminals from being born. Only certain humans with specific characteristics were allowed to procreate. For example, they felt that certain people were more likely to commit crimes (Blacks) so they were often sterilized because they thought it would prevent crime.
4. What are ways in which the social structure has purposefully contributed to the social disorganization of certain neighborhoods?
___Social structure contributed by there being no resources in many neighborhoods, unfair housing loans, and low socioeconomic status. For example, not giving home loans to African Americans so that they can move out of their neighborhood into a better area. In addition, when those in the upper class move to the suburbs and those in the lower class stay in the city the amount of resources become limited because all of the money is being put into another school in the suburbs that are out of reach by those in the lower class.
5. How does differential association theory apply to white-collar …show more content…
One crime of innovation would be instead of one getting a job and earning money; they will instead be a drug dealer and make money. They accepted the goals of having money but the reject the means of attaining that money. Another example would be a thief, instead of going out and buying the item that they want themselves, they will instead rob someone else of the item.
7. Briefly, describe what is one policy implication of anomie theory?
___One policy implication of Anomie theory would be programs that will allow for better chances at a proper education. This will make it so that those who feel they have no other options but to commit crimes are able to focus on something more important such as school. Many schools lack the proper resources to assist their students, especially those in low-income areas, so this will help them get out of poverty by getting them access to better education, which, in turn, will bring better jobs for them.
8. How did general strain theory expand on anomie theory?
____General train theory expanded on anomie theory by suggesting that the reason juveniles engage in deviance is due to the lack of means. Agnew decided to take anomie to apply it to juvenile delinquency because he believed that youth are told that certain goals are not