Why would only 25% on inner city boys be delinquent if Shaw and McKay’s theory were strong?
Are class based theories, like Shaw and Mckay, Merton, Cohen, Miller realistic and useful? Discuss. Are there class based differences in values? Is it only economic classes, or are ther other variations, like byregion, ethnicity, etc.?
Using techniques of neutralization, do you think bad people think they are bad? Are you ever a bad person?
Is it better to explain why people commit crimes, or why they don’t? Explain.
Is labelling a good theory to base the Juvenile Justice system on? Would deterrence or another theory be better? Explain.