Essay Problem I
1. Describe why juveniles are treated differently than adults
2. Explain the difference between juvenile delinquency and status offenses
3. Summarize the three conceptions of delinquency and how they relate to our responses to juvenile delinquency
4. Identify the social context in which juveniles are living and its effect on the well-being of children
Essay Problem II
1. Compare and contrast the concepts of individual and institutional racism, classism, and sexism
2. Explain why intersectionality is important
3. Describe the role of the sociological imagination in explaining the societal response to juvenile delinquency
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.