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...Assignment 2: Social Control and Criminal Deviance: Bullying Bridget King Marilyn (Mari) Sango-Jordan SOC 100 November 15, 2015 Bully has come a long way from the days of the sand box and the school yards, Bully use to be no more than simple teasing due to the fact that deep down they truly wanted to be friends with you, or they just had low self-esteem. The true meaning of bully is the use of both force, threat, and even some form of intimidation to dominate the other person. This behavior is very often repeated until the aggressor gets their desire result. In this paper we will discuss into more detail the behavior of bullying. The most critical step in researching bullying is to think about the question that you are answering. Why has bullying being compared to genocide and how has it progressed into such an extreme and senseless form of violence. By asking the questions: Where did this behavior come from? Were these bullies’ victims of bullying in the past? Are their parents to blame for not stopping their behavior earlier in their lives? Or did their parents simply ignore the signs. By asking the right questions we can dig deeper into the reasoning behind the bullying to truly get to the root of the matter. Looking at the situation from a sexual deviance, many bullies are a result of fatherless homes as a result to acting out due to not having that strong positive male influence in their lives. In result many young men become mean and heartless, they are...
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... Fall 2012 Professor: Freda Adler, Ph.D. Research Assistants: University of Pennsylvania Walter Campbell Department of Criminology Ryan Gale 483 McNeil Building Marissa Mandala 3718 Locust Walk Telephone: 215-746-3620 Office Hours: Professor Adler: Wednesday, 10am-1pm For all other times, please make an appointment Teaching Assistants will have weekly office hours TBA Overview: This course examines the multi-disciplinary social science of law-making, law-breaking, and law-enforcing. It reviews theories and data that predict when, where and against whom crimes happen. In addition, it addresses questions surrounding crime prevention and punishment of offenders. The role and importance of police, courts, and prisons are critically examined. The relationship between criminology and policy-making will be highlighted. Text: Adler, F., Mueller, G.O.W., Laufer, W.S, CRIMINOLOGY, 8th edition, New York: McGraw Hill, 2013 E-mail version: TBA Additional class materials will be posted on Blackboard periodically. Please check the course web site. Grading: Examinations: The final grade for this course is made up of grades from three non-cumulative examinations...
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...Jonquelia Semies Assignment 2 Chapter 5 1. What is the definition of a secondary group? a) Incorrect. A small social group whose members share personal and lasting relationships b) Correct. A large and impersonal social group whose members pursue a specific goal and activity c) Incorrect. Two or more people who identify with and interact with one another describes a social group d) Incorrect. A social group whose members have interests , social position , and age in common 2. Which leadership role focuses on the group’s well-being? Democratic and a) Incorrect .Laisezz-faire Leadership allows the group to function more or less on its own b) Correct. Expressive Leadership is when a group leadership that focus on c) Incorrect .Instrumental Leadership is a group leadership that focuses on the completion tasks. d) In correct. Democratic Leadership is more expensive and makes a point of including everyone in the decision making process. 3. What is the tendency of group members to conform, resulting in a narrow view of some issue? a) In correct. In-group is a social group toward which a member feels respect and loyalty b) Incorrect. Out- group is a social group toward which a person c) Correct. Groupthink the tendency of group members to conform, resulting in a narrow view of some issue d) Incorrect. Triad is a social group with three members 4. What German...
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... ST. JOSEPH Social Disorganization An assignment Presented in Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the Course SOCI 325 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY INSTRUCTOR: Mr.Lloyd Johnson By Tekeisha Charles 9th February 2016 Approval............................ Question 1 Why is the social disorganization theory for the most part, relegated to specific areas in the society? Social disorganization is defined as an inability of community members to achieve shared values or to solve jointly experienced problems (Bursik, 1988). It is also said that you represent and portray where you come from; but that is not true. According to the social disorganization theory, the theory directly links crime rates to neighborhood ecological characteristics of communities, and a core principle is that place matters; in which social institutions succeed or fail in maintaining order in public places. Arguably, the success of a given neighborhood or community is based upon the effective collective use of skills, resources, focus, and energy to solve problems and enhance the quality of life in order to deter criminal activity. Social disorganization theory argues that because of failures in the skills and networking abilities of community organizations, whether they be educational, business, law enforcement, social services, health care, or religious organizations, a specific neighborhood or community can experience high crime rates through a breakdown in social order and a lack...
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...SOC 413- Social Deviance Paper #2 4/25/14 “Uncaring Carts” Deviant acts are done every day in society, so much so that sometimes these same acts that were frowned upon or looked upon as deviant eventually turn the tide, and become the norms of society. With technology getting more and more advanced and hundreds of millions of people are using social networks as a tool to connect with the world, trends are starting more quickly and it’s easier to get a topic or act trending the video and audio moves this day and age. Whether an act is deviant or not does not mean it still won’t go “viral” or trend in today’s society, in fact the phrase “bad news travels the fastest” is more relevant than ever with the ability to access media or social networks has become easier and more advanced with the popular use of “smart phones”. This assignment was actually something a student could get excited about as we can play a role outside of a classroom setting, use our education of this course and apply it to a situation that forces you to be uncomfortable and step outside of your comfort zone. It was one of the more testing yet enjoyable assignments that I have come across this semester at Lincoln University. “Sociologists define deviance as an act or behavior that falls outside social norms; deviance ranges from criminal acts to interrupting someone who’s speaking.” (Inderbitzin) Even though when most people hear that a deviant act was committed, they conclude that it was negative, “positive...
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...of women who have been victimized this way during their own childhood and adolescence, while 1 to 3 percent of men have had the same experience. ( Deviant Behaviour ,120: 2) Honestly these numbers appear very large due to the fact that this happened from childhood to about the teen years in these children's lives that's about an 18 year abuse span. (Deviant Behaviour, 121: 1) My paper will prove that Child abuse is an important topic to discuss due to the fact that it is sometimes neglected or overlooked due to its reality. Deviance is defined by relativistic and pathological behaviours. When deviance is expressed a pathological behaviour, it looks at people who are sick or with a mental disease. While when deviance is expressed as a relativistic behaviour it is seen as someone failing to obey group or society rules. This person can be seen as a threat to society because they do not comply with the rule of law. In term of my topic of child abuse the term deviance can be applied by both realistic and pathological behaviours. The Realistic behaviour can relate to the Parent or the abuser of the child who is failing to follow basic social rules of knowing not to beat your children. Some children suffer abuse at the hands of family members, mostly their fathers or step fathers. (Deviant Behaviour, 120:2) The Pathological...
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...A. 2 elements 1. Misuse of authority 2. Personal gain B. Corruption is only one form of misconduct or deviant behavior by police C. Occupational deviance 1. Criminal and non-criminal behavior 2. Committed during the course of normal work activities or under guise of police officer authority 3. Includes improper behavior that is not illegal (EX: sleeping on the job) D. Abuse of authority--action by an officer that 1. Injures, insults human dignity 2. And/or violates inherent rights of citizens III. The costs of police corruption A. Criminal activity by a police officer undermines basic integrity of law enforcement B. Corruption usually protects other criminal activity (EX: bribes to protect illegal gambling or drug trafficking) C. Undermines the effectiveness of the criminal justice system 1. Officers routinely testify in court 2. Reputation for dishonesty damages their credibility in criminal cases D. Undermines the professionalism of a police department 1. Corruption encourages police lying to protect other officers 2. Lying can spread to other areas of policing (EX: lying to cover up excessive force) E. Costs taxpayers F. Undermines public confidence in the police IV. Types of corruption A. Gratuities 1. Most common form of police corruption a. free meals b. discounts on other purchases 2. Some departments prohibit gratuities, others do not 3. Mixed motives for business owners a. some cases...
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...Going Against Society: Deviance Analyzed in characters of Short Stories Since the beginning of time it has been human instinct to want a sense of belonging. Throughout history we are known to be in pacts, to follow the crowd. In modern day, we still carry on caveman mentality, psychologically we are built to follow the norm so we have created a society that does not accept different. But what if one disobeys the rules our society created for us to follows? Anyone who dares to disobey these norms are looked down upon, shunned, they are seen as a threat and more likely than not sent to a facility to control such behaviors. These types of behaviors are seen as deviant, to be deviant according to the readings is “actions or behaviors that violate cultural norms, including formally and informal violations of social norms” (reading). This theme of deviance is carried out in “The Pedestrian” by Ray Bradbury, “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner and “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut all three have a deviant character. All three short stories have three main concepts that define the term deviant and ties one or another together, rebelling against authority, isolation, and individuality. Those who rebel against authority are seen by our society as a “danger to the public”, much like in “The Pedestrian” and “Harrison Bergeron” who both characters solely go against authority. In “The Pedestrian”, a man walks in shadows of night in 2053 A.D. A time where everyone is sheltered in...
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...|Syllabus College of Social Sciences SOC/120 Version 4 Introduction to Sociology | |Copyright © 2011, 2009, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course is a foundation for studies of sociology. In this course, students gain an understanding of the sociological perspective, theories, and research methods. Students also explore culture, race, ethnicity, socialization, social interaction, deviance, social control, groups, organizations, social and gender stratification, population, and social change. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Macionis, J. J. (2011). Society: The basics (11th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. Recommended Websites: The following are suggested websites that can be used as additional resources for researching information for your CheckPoints and Assignments. U.S. Census Bureau...
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...Item B Marxists do not see the law as a reflection of a value consensus among society’s members. Instead they see the law as a tool of the ruling class, the police and other social control agencies as paid agents of the ruling class, and crime as an inevitable outcome of the dog-eat-dog nature of the capitalist system, and the inequalities it generates. Crime also serves as a diversionary tactic, it diverts attention away from the exploitation and inequalities within the capitalism system and focuses the minds of the proletariat on deviants and criminals who are then mistakenly blamed for being the real cause of problems in society. However there are several variations in Marxist ideas on crime. Neo Marxists have developed critical criminology which has attempted to incorporate labelling theory and Brake has used subcultural theory to explain the attraction of youth groups. Assignment 2 – Using material from Item B and elsewhere assess the usefulness of Marxist approaches in explaining crime The traditional Marxist belief is a structural one as they see society as being based on a structure, this structure being determined and controlled by one of the two groups that they believe society is divided into. These two groups are the ruling capitalist class (bourgeoisie) who own the means of production, and the working class (proletariat) whose alienated labour the ruling class exploit to make profit. Item B draws on this point as it says “they see the law as a tool of the ruling...
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...Assignment 2: Essay Outline (300 words) (10%) You will submit your essay plan (300 words) in Week 5 tutorials. The plan should include how are you planning to answer the question, key issues you will cover, structure of the essay and key arguments you want to present. Your tutor will provide oral feedback in the class. You need to make reasonable attempt at this assessment every week to pass the course. If you fail to do it your final mark will be withheld. 1. Essay Question: After more than a century of criminological theory, why does crime still exist? Illustrate your answer by drawing on at least two theories studied thus far in the semester and consider how they define crime and what policy ( rulem strategy, procedure) responses (replies) they advocate (support). What are the strengths and weaknesses of these theories and why related policy responses failed to rid society ( culture of crime? Use Australian or international examples to support your arguments. a. Thesis Statement: * Crime attributes an individual to a particularly undesirable group. It is based upon an event; some sort of wrong - doing or deviance from the norm which results in social, physical, mental, property or financial harm. * Theories come into play and provide a perspective and embody certain assumptions. * * There is no longer a singular definition of crime, there are multiple views and opinions yet non stand as a concrete definition. * Classical...
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...a nice car or two. For me a nice comfortable place is all I am in need of after graduation. I have a nice reliable car that my dad is helping me pay for. So, transportation is not a concern I have. Working with others is something I enjoy doing. I enjoy talking and solving problems in group settings. In general, I like to know what is going to happen each day, but I also enjoy excitement. A little bit of both would be the ideal job for me. Depending on what the weather is like is if I want to be indoors or outdoors. If it were nice and sunny I would prefer to be outside enjoying the rays. When it comes to supervision, I prefer an atmosphere where there is not a lot of control and supervision. I am the type of person who likes to get the instructions and then be left by myself or with a group to do the assignment or task. Someday down the road if the situation arises I wouldn't mind taking on the job of supervisor or executive. Work related travel would not bother me. I like to travel and explore new places. Weekly travel may become overwhelming, but traveling every other week or something like that would be fine with me. Job security is very important to me. Once I found the job that I feel...
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...Case Study: Police Corruption and Its Prevention Management Human Resources (CRJ535) TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Title Page 1 Table of Contents 2 Abstract 3 CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY Introduction and Background to the Problem 4 Definition 4-5 Prevention Begins With Leadership 5-7 CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE Psychology and Social Perspectives 7-9 Theories to Analyze Police Behavior 9-15 CHAPTER THREE: DISCUSSION Implications of Police Corruption and Conclusion 15-18 REFERENCES 19 Abstract Society has a responsibility to respect the community and of course, the police officers that protect the community. More often than not, society’s respect of police officers is nonexistent due to the constant media reports of police corruption and brutality. Police corruption has been around since its conception, but is now being publicized more heavily. As a result, mistrust of police officers has increased. Solutions to the mistrust must be discovered and implemented. Even more important than solution is prevention of police corruption and practices that will make the police reputation and actions more ethically sound. With appropriate discipline and prevention practices in place, integrity will be established within the organization and public trust will be established within the community. CHAPTER ONE Introduction and Background Police Corruption takes place when a police officer engages in an...
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...Film Assignment 2: Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class (LABR 1F90) 1. What theoretical assumptions underlie the documentary’s major premise that TV depicts working class people as either clowns or social deviants? For the past five decades television shows have used blue collar acting as a means of entertainment, discipline, education and shaping the view of working class people. The working class people were portrayed as class clowns because of their lack of development and the restrictive boundary they had around their social class. Class clowns have bad taste, lack of intelligence, intransigent politics, poor work ethics and dysfunctional family values. Bad taste usually led to lifestyle of a junk culture such as those seen on sitcoms where the husband came late from work to watch television with a beer in his hand. Some television shows demonstrated that families prefer living with a lower income and buying cheaper brand than expensive ones. Class in reality however, is not the same since it is powerfully structured by social forces. As publicized in the film ‘Class Dismissed,’ shows like Joe Millionaire, The Nanny, Extreme Makeover and Extreme Makeover House Edition all tried to show how lower classes have attempted to fit with upper and middle class. Another show known as ‘Queer Eye for the Straight Guy’ argued that it was their main intention to focus on the body and the house. It was known as one of the rare shows that aired on television because...
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...* GEN/200 February 28, 2013 Martin Bergstrom Being in Control In order to achieve personal responsibility you must hold yourself accountable for your own actions, despite the consequences that come from those actions. You must understand that what you do impacts those around you, instead of blaming others for our mistakes and/or choices; we can accept responsibility for our own lives. In my opinion, personal responsibility is the key not only to college success, but in life as well. As an adult, I reflect back to the teachings of my childhood. I was taught not only personal responsibility, but also how to plan ahead, make conscious-ethical decisions, and manage my time wisely. One of the most important ways to accomplish success, whether it be college or personal, is managing time effectively. Once it is gone, there is no way to get more, there is no reset button and you cannot turn the clocks back. As a student and mother, I think about the endless possibilities of college success and make rational decisions to achieve my goals. The time and effort I contribute to my responsibilities and priorities will determine success. Therefore, I approach time and responsibilities as if I am in control. “Too many students are showing up on campus under-prepared for college; in fact, with scarcely any idea why they are there in the first place” (Long, J. 2010). Instead, most students are more overwhelmed with organizing their dorm rooms, pledging for a sorority or fraternity, and...
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