Read and think about: Token sucking was stopped by increasing the penalties and decreasing the opportunities (NY now uses reusable plastic Metrocards, instead of tokens).
Three-strike laws can lead to the labeling of individuals and may also increase the severity of crimes.
Tunnel Vision: The Kiss of
Desperation: A Disgusting Practice Vanishes With The Token then discuss the following questions:
1. What do you think of these strategies and these articles?
2. Pick a sociological theory and explain how a symbolic interactionist or a conflict theorist might react to these articles and these policies.
3. Argue for or against these policies and offer suggestions for change and improvement.