Essay Questions (Criminology)
1. First list and describe the main assumptions of Robert K. Merton's Theory of Anomie.
Then using this theory, explain why, in your view, white collar crime occurs/exists.
Please make sure to fully defend your "supported" view regarding this question. Be specific and use literature to support your perspective.
2. What are "Chicago's Concentric Zones" and how might they be used to explain the public's fear of crime?
Please be specific and use literature to support your perspective.
3. What is Peacemaking Criminology and how is it used within today's criminal justice system? As part of your response, please defend your view in regards to whether or not Peacemaking Criminology should be used.
Please be specific and use literature to support your perspective.
4. What are some likely future crimes, and how will future criminal activity differ from criminal activity today?
As part of your response please be sure to include what criminal justice practitioners should do to address these future crimes.
Please be specific and use literature to support your perspective.