Assignment:
Write a 3 to 5 page paper answering the following questions:
1. What would be another theory and strategy to avoid stereotyping individuals in the criminal justice system?
2. Is labeling theory a legitimate crime causation theory? Why?
3. In your opinion, where do gangs fit within the 3 influential versions of cultural deviance theory? Why?
4. Decide whether labeling theory or cultural deviance theory best explains the following problem, and why:
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.
Assignment Requirements
- Your opinion statements must be justified by theory or real-life strategies and practices of law enforcement activity.
- The explanation of cause of criminality must use the case provided.
- You must use the labeling theory or cultural deviance theory in answering questions.
- You must use APA style in citing and creating your reference page.