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Death Penalty
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In 7 pages the author discusses the death penalty. Three arguments are given for capital punishment: society's right, capital offenses are intolerable, and retribution. Three arguments are given against capital punishment: cruel & unusual punishment, unconstitutional, and not a deterrent. It is ultimately concluded that the arguments for capital punishment are stronger. Applicable statistics are included. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PCdeathp.doc
Complexities of Violence Mandate Complex Solutions
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A 4.5 page paper examining the complexities in analyzing mass murders in the last 18 months. Solutions and programs concerning youth (18 and under) are emphasized. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BBviolen.rtf
Criminology and the Old School Theory of Thought
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8 pages in length. Focuses on the old school theory of anomie of Emile Durkheim and applies it to criminology in society today. This old school theory used anomie to describe a condition of deregulation that was occurring in society. What this meant was that the rules on how people ought to behave with each other were breaking down. For this reason, people did not know what to expect from one another. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: JGAcrimt.rtf
Cultural Deviance Theories
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This body of information is explored in a 12 page paper that focuses on Sutherland's Theory of Differential Association. Juvenile delinquency is shown as being proliferated by peer associations and four cases are discussed in detail. Solutions are explored. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Cultdevo.wps
Deviance / Social Theory
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Theories of deviance are discussed in this 6 page overview that includes references to sociologists from Sutherland to Becker, explaining their ideas. Brown's work on conformity is also included. Many examples are given to describe the often-difficult to distinguish type of behavior as evidenced by various decades and generations. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Devitheo.wps
Deviance as a Matter of Perception
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This 5 page paper discusses the idea that deviance is a matter of perception and, as such, is determined by those in positions of power who serve as a 'moral entrepreneur' for society. Theories of determinants of deviancy, as well as some causal factors, are briefly discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: Devian2.wps
Deviant Behavior
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7 pages worth of textbook-based essays on criminology & deviant behavior. Theories and ideas touched upon include labeling, learning, class, socialization, economic & political criminality, etc; No Bibliography.
Filename: Devibeha.wps
Deviant Behavior & The Power of Labeling
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A 4 page research paper that examines the use of labeling and how it relates to what is considered to be deviant behavior. For instance, the writer points out that if a woman grows herbs, blends them into creams and potions, and sells them on the open market today, she is considered an astute businesswoman in the booming business of natural homeopathic remedies. If a woman did exactly the same thing three hundred years ago, she'd have been burned or hung as a witch. The writer demonstrates how the same concept can be applied to conceptions of mental illness, drugs, and sexual deviance. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: Devlabel.wps
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