Exam 5: Deviance and Crime

In a class discussion, Fatima insists that crime is not inherent in certain actions, but exists because some are in a position to establish norms and pass laws that stigmatize others. What theory is her view compatible with?

Capital punishment is an attractive method of social control, if only because it would cost the taxpayers far less than imprisoning criminals for life.

The majority of criminal prosecutions in Canada involve a male accused. Which of the following is closest to the percentage reported in the textbook?

New prison inmates often become more serious offenders as they adapt to the culture of the hardened long-term prisoners. This is because prisons are which of the following?

Martha Stewart was convicted in 2004 of conspiracy and obstruction of justice. Her crime was dumping 3900 shares of ImClone stock based on a tip that stock prices were about to plummet. What type of crime was Martha Stewart found guilty of?

Research any high-profile criminal case involving rich or powerful people. Explain the crime and justice interactions through a conflict theory perspective.

Explain the incarceration rates of Aboriginal people in Canada.

Analysts suggest that different groups in society are lobbying for legislative reforms that would decriminalize certain categories of conduct. What fact about crime and deviance does this illustrate?

What is the main function of prison according to people who see imprisonment as a means of preventing criminals from imposing further harm on society?

What conclusion does the textbook draw from Roger Caron's autobiographical book Go-Boy?

What form of punishment was sometimes used on criminals in preindustrial societies?

Which of the following do people receive when being penalized for breaking a law?

Which of the following is a shortcoming of official crime statistics?

Sociologists studying crime and criminality must rely on different sources for the work. Self-report surveys compensate for the many faults inherent in which of the following?

One critique of functionalist theories is that they exaggerate the connection between crime and which of the following?

A central insight of labelling theory states that deviance occurs because of a deviant's actions. Which of the following does labelling theory identify as an important factor in deviance?

Briefly describe how the film The Easy A can be used to illustrate the functionalist interpretation of norms and norm-breaking.

Monique is preparing to give a presentation on Hirschi's control theory of crime and deviance. For her assignment Monique is required to make up scenarios to illustrate the sources of social control that Hirschi's theory describes. Her first example is of three close brothers whose father, a seemingly respectable lawyer, has made a large fortune engaging in extensive white-collar crime. In terms of Hirschi's theory, what is it about their upbringing that makes them more likely to commit crimes?

Crime statistics have two main shortcomings: much crime is not reported and victimless crimes are under-represented.

Which disorder was added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders as a result of lobbying by Vietnam War veterans?