Exam 3: Theoretical Perspectives on Race and Crime

In Park and Burgess's studies of crime in Chicago, Zone ______, or "the slums," had the most crime.

Which of the following provides an example of what Wilson and Herrnstein believed to be related to the overrepresentation of Blacks in crime?

______ proposes that inner city residents develop norms that do not view physical assaults as being wrong or antisocial.

Robert Merton never addressed race in his strain theory.

______ "no discrimination thesis" and ______ "discrimination thesis" were opposing views of the criminal justice system.

Which theory that references "conduct norms" was formulated by criminologist Thorsten Sellin?

Consider the enforcement of laws and the distribution of punishment in contemporary society. Does conflict theory provide an example of an association between race and crime in contemporary society?

Consider the weakness of the subculture of violence theory posited by Hawkins (1983). Did Hawkins feel that the theory adequately addressed differences in the administration of justice for Blacks? What did Hawkins believe could prevent homicides in the African American community?

Which of the following is a condition of social disorganization, according to Shaw and McKay?

Which of the following theories emerged from culture conflict theory?

William Wilbanks is credited with the ______, which he discussed in his controversial book, The Myth of a Racist Criminal Justice System.

One of Du Bois's explanations for the high crime rates among African Americans is that they are a result of open rebellion against their social environment and lack of harmony with their ______.

In Lombroso's view, "Negro" women and "Red Indian" women were seen as manly looking, which contributed to their criminality.

Cesare Lombroso argued that the frequency of homicide rates in the southern portions of Italy was primarily due to ______.

Which of the following is a tenet of critical race theory?

Briefly explain John Wright's biosocial perspective on race and crime.

What theory focuses on struggles between individuals and/or groups in terms of power differentials?

Sellin (1938) suggested that over a period of time, certain behavior becomes accepted within a culture, so that the violation of it arouses a group reaction. These rules or norms may be called conduct norms. Consider conduct norms in regard to contemporary gang activity. Does the contemporary gang culture and lifestyle provide an example of conduct norms? Explain your answer.

Explain how the concentric zone theory contextualizes race and crime.

What limitations of Merton's original strain/anomie theory did Bohm note?