Assignment:
300 to 400 words
Discussion 1
Legalization of cannabis was on the ballot in many US States as well as indirectly on a Federal level as well in 2020 Read the chapter material and the following article:
Federal Criminalization of Cannabis
Using any of the numerous perspectives falling under the heading of "Critical Criminology", explain why recreational Cannabis use remains illegal in most of the United States. In other words, how would a critical criminologist explain the criminalization of the recreational use of cannabis (as opposed to say a rational choice or a strain theorist). Caution/Hint: they would have very little interest in explaining its dangerousness to the user or its perceived "harm" to society. Be sure to also include references to the article and your text as usual.
Discussion 2
Many of you have heard of the increasing popularity of "ban the box" policies in cities across the US. Please view the following Ted Talk by Jacksonville FL attorney Kevin Hyde:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucSfbcTZ708
Using various concepts from one or more of the various developmental theories from explain the theoretical reasons why most criminological research would support "ban the box" type employment policies.
Readings:
Criminology The Core
By Larry J. Siegel