Write a 5-6 page paper answering the following questions:
What would be another theory and strategy to avoid stereotyping individuals in the criminal justice system?
Is labeling theory a legitimate crime causation theory? Why?
In your opinion, where do gangs fit in the 3 influential versions of cultural deviance theory? Why?
Which one of the two theories would you use to explain the following problem?
The number of youths joining gangs in the inner city has doubled, while the number of gang leaders serving time in prison and being released after good conduct has increased. The crime rate for gang violence has risen 20% from last year.