I need for the three groups to form and post their final list of group members. Groups should not have more than 5 members each. It is your responsibility to connect with a group leader to complete the identified assignments.
Group leaders need to post their group number, contact info. (phone/e-mail) and member names. If you are not in a group you need to contact a group leader.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Week 2 Discussion Questions due by Fri. midnight
Answer any three questions below (One from each chapter):
Chapter 3
Do you think watching violence on TV and in films encourage youths to be aggressive and antisocial? Explain!
Discuss the characteristics of psychopaths. Do you know anyone who fits the description? (Share exapmples of how and why and please don't use the persons real name, you can use an alias)
Chapter 4
How does cultural deviance create a breeding ground for gangs and law-violating?
Is there a gang problem or transitional neighborhood in Oklahoma City? Please outline the reason for your response.
Explain your thoughts about Figure 4.2 on page 87 of your text.
does relative deprivation cause delinquency?
Chapter 3
Do you think watching violence on TV and in films encourage youths to be aggressive and antisocial? Explain!
Discuss the characteristics of psychopaths. Do you know anyone who fits the description? (Share exapmples of how and why and please don't use the persons real name, you can use an alias)
Chapter 4
How does cultural deviance create a breeding ground for gangs and law-violating?
Is there a gang problem or transitional neighborhood in Oklahoma City? Please outline the reason for your response.
Explain your thoughts about Figure 4.2 on page 87 of your text.
does relative deprivation cause delinquency?
Week 2 Vocabulary Terms Due Wed. April 2nd.
Find any total of 6 vocabulary terms from chapter 3 and 4 and define them. You ccannot post any terms that have been posted prior to your post; so please check the blog prior to posting.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Week 1 Discussion Questions due by Fri. midnight
Choose 2 of the following and respond on this blog:
1. At what age are juveniles truly capable of understanding the seriousness of their actions? Should juvenile court jurisdiction be raised or lowered?
2. Share your thoughts on curfew laws, are they helpful or not? Why or why not?t
3. Should juveniles who commit felonies such as rape or robbery be treated as adults?
4. Why are males more delinquent than females. Is it a matter of lifestyle, culture, or physical properties?
5. What factors account for the differences in African American and European American Crime Rates?
6. Are the amount of crimes an offender commits affected by age, explain?
Please answer the questions with enough detail to be clear. Feel free to provide personal insights and perspectives.
1. At what age are juveniles truly capable of understanding the seriousness of their actions? Should juvenile court jurisdiction be raised or lowered?
2. Share your thoughts on curfew laws, are they helpful or not? Why or why not?t
3. Should juveniles who commit felonies such as rape or robbery be treated as adults?
4. Why are males more delinquent than females. Is it a matter of lifestyle, culture, or physical properties?
5. What factors account for the differences in African American and European American Crime Rates?
6. Are the amount of crimes an offender commits affected by age, explain?
Please answer the questions with enough detail to be clear. Feel free to provide personal insights and perspectives.
Vocabulary Terms (Wk. 1 Chapters 1-2)
Last Name beginning A-N:
Ego Identity
Role Diffusion
Paternalistic Family
Uniform Crime Report
Last Name beginning M-Z:
Poor Laws
Child Savers
Status Offense
Victimization
Please define the all of the above terms; choose one definition to provide a personal thoughts and perspective using the term (this should be strictly your interpretation and opinion). Below is an example:
In my opinion today's society is moving away from the paternalistic family. There are more and more single-parent homes led by mothers, as well as women having equal say in the two-parent homes.
These will be due Wed. instead of Tues. due to the late posting.
Ego Identity
Role Diffusion
Paternalistic Family
Uniform Crime Report
Last Name beginning M-Z:
Poor Laws
Child Savers
Status Offense
Victimization
Please define the all of the above terms; choose one definition to provide a personal thoughts and perspective using the term (this should be strictly your interpretation and opinion). Below is an example:
In my opinion today's society is moving away from the paternalistic family. There are more and more single-parent homes led by mothers, as well as women having equal say in the two-parent homes.
These will be due Wed. instead of Tues. due to the late posting.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Introduction To Juvenile Delinquency
Please Post A Comment w/ your name, current email address. Email me you current phone number!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)