Exam 5: Violence in Society: Rape and Murder

What are the two major theories that explain poverty? Do they apply in the United States? Give examples.

A woman is most likely to be raped by __________.

Sociologists look for causes of violence __________.

When female students are concerned about walking to their classes at night, this is __________.

From the 1960s to 1991, the rate of violence __________.

According to the __________, the poor act as they do because, unlike middle-class people, they do not have the same opportunities to attend good schools or to obtain good jobs.

The number of violent crimes for each 100,000 Americans is called the __________.

Sam wants to shoplift, but when he thinks about the reaction of his family and friends he stops himself. He is experiencing __________.

Researchers have documented that rape is higher in societies __________.

__________ argues that we can expect violence because groups are competing with one another for highly desired, but limited, resources.

Growing up with his parents, Brad saw his father hit his mother on numerous occasions. Now that Brad is married, he hits his wife in the same manner. This illustrates __________.

Susan is attending college and working part time so that she can get a good job. This is an example of __________.

To maintain a nonviolent atmosphere in her classroom, Mrs. Elliot gives one golden star to every student who plays nicely with the other students. Mrs. Elliot's actions are in line with __________.

What is Sutherland's differential association theory? How can it be used to explain violence? Give examples.

Murder rates in the United States are highest in the __________.

Renee has a high level of self-control and would not think about committing a crime. She is experiencing __________.

Aaron grew up in a violent urban area. Todd grew up in a nonviolent suburban area. Subcultural theory suggests that __________.

What is your likelihood of getting murdered if you live in Washington, D.C., compared to New Hampshire?

Murder is a complex act that follows some general social patterns. Explain the who, what, when, and where of murder trends. What explains these trends?

Justin Pinchot killed one man in 1993, a teenager in 1995, and a woman in 1996. This is an example of __________.