Question 1

Discuss how the structure of inequality relates to the social production of crime.

Accepted Answer

The structure of inequality plays a significant role in the social production of crime. In societies where there are significant disparities in wealth, power, and access to resources, those who are marginalized and disadvantaged are more likely to turn to criminal activities as a means of survival or to address their grievances.

For example, individuals living in poverty may be more likely to engage in theft or drug-related crimes in order to make ends meet. Similarly, those who are discriminated against or oppressed due to their race, gender, or social class may feel alienated from mainstream society and turn to criminal behavior as a form of resistance or rebellion.

Furthermore, the unequal distribution of resources and opportunities can lead to frustration and disillusionment among certain groups, driving them to engage in criminal activities as a means of expressing their discontent with the status quo.

Additionally, the structure of inequality also influences the way in which the criminal justice system operates. Research has shown that individuals from marginalized communities are more likely to be targeted, arrested, and harshly punished for their involvement in criminal activities, further perpetuating the cycle of inequality and crime.

Overall, the structure of inequality is intricately linked to the social production of crime, as it shapes the conditions and experiences that drive individuals towards criminal behavior, as well as the response of the criminal justice system to these actions. Addressing inequality and promoting social justice is therefore crucial in addressing the root causes of crime and creating a more equitable and inclusive society.

Question 2

Perceptions of law officials do not affect the relationship between crime rates and social class.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Research indicates that U.S. husbands are more likely to be violent towards wives when:

Accepted Answer

A)  he is the breadwinner 
B)  they both share equally in decision-making 
C)  he is unemployed or when she makes as much or more than he does 
D)  none of the above 
A)  he is the breadwinner 
B)  they both share equally in decision-making 
C)  he is unemployed or when she makes as much or more than he does 
D)  none of the above C

Question 4

Studies of crime and social class suggest that:

Accepted Answer

A)  crime is caused primarily by cultural differences between groups 
B)  the causes of Black crime are similar to the cause of crime by any group 
C)  police arrests are solely a reaction to the behavior committed by the individual criminal 
D)  while class is related to the probability of committing a crime, it is not related to the likelihood of
Being arrested 
A)  crime is caused primarily by cultural differences between groups 
B)  the causes of Black crime are similar to the cause of crime by any group 
C)  police arrests are solely a reaction to the behavior committed by the individual criminal 
D)  while class is related to the probability of committing a crime, it is not related to the likelihood of
Being arrested

Question 5

Female judges:

Accepted Answer

A)  tend to be more lenient than male judges 
B)  tend to be harsher in their sentencing than male judges 
C)  are less affected in their decisions by offender characteristics 
D)  are less likely than male judges to give long sentences to Black repeat offenders 
A)  tend to be more lenient than male judges 
B)  tend to be harsher in their sentencing than male judges 
C)  are less affected in their decisions by offender characteristics 
D)  are less likely than male judges to give long sentences to Black repeat offenders

Question 6

Environmental equity has been considered a large part of the area of social inequality and the first serious studies of environmental equity date back to the early 1950s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Most lower-income children are abused by their parents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is the connection between social inequality and environmental equity?

Accepted Answer

Social inequality and environmental equi

Question 9

The bulk of the research suggests that minorities and members of the working class are more exposed to potential toxic chemicals.

Accepted Answer

Numerous studies and research have indic

Question 10

Unemployment:

Accepted Answer

A)  is decreased by involvement in criminal activity 
B)  increases criminal motivation 
C)  increases the opportunity to be a victim of a property or violent crime 
D)  all of the above 
A)  is decreased by involvement in criminal activity 
B)  increases criminal motivation 
C)  increases the opportunity to be a victim of a property or violent crime 
D)  all of the above

Question 11

The relationship between _________ and crime rates is the most unclear and controversial.

Accepted Answer

A)  sex 
B)  age 
C)  race 
D)  class 
A)  sex 
B)  age 
C)  race 
D)  class

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor directly associated with parents abusing their children?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of social support 
B)  high level of social integration 
C)  low income 
D)  many children 
A)  lack of social support 
B)  high level of social integration 
C)  low income 
D)  many children

Question 13

The total number of victims given is deceiving because only about half of the victims report their abuse to police

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Residential segregation and black isolation in the U.S.:

Accepted Answer

A)  is illegal so it no longer exists 
B)  encourages Blacks to adopt cultural values that are similar to those of Whites 
C)  is directly related to higher rates of violence 
D)  is preferred by the majority of Blacks 
A)  is illegal so it no longer exists 
B)  encourages Blacks to adopt cultural values that are similar to those of Whites 
C)  is directly related to higher rates of violence 
D)  is preferred by the majority of Blacks

Question 15

FBI statistics on crime:

Accepted Answer

A)  include violent but not property crimes 
B)  suggest that Whites have higher crime rates than Blacks 
C)  include "street crimes" but not "white-collar crimes" 
D)  none of the above 
A)  include violent but not property crimes 
B)  suggest that Whites have higher crime rates than Blacks 
C)  include "street crimes" but not "white-collar crimes" 
D)  none of the above

Question 16

Research on incarceration in jails and federal and state prisons tells us that:

Accepted Answer

A)  half of the inmates are females 
B)  the U.S. has the largest rate of incarceration in the world 
C)  the majority of inmates are low-income Whites 
D)  most states allow prison inmates to vote 
A)  half of the inmates are females 
B)  the U.S. has the largest rate of incarceration in the world 
C)  the majority of inmates are low-income Whites 
D)  most states allow prison inmates to vote

Question 17

Which of the following best illustrates a "corporate" crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  embezzlement 
B)  securities fraud 
C)  sexual harassment 
D)  sabotage of company equipment 
A)  embezzlement 
B)  securities fraud 
C)  sexual harassment 
D)  sabotage of company equipment

Question 18

Evidence suggests that:

Accepted Answer

A)  increases in the number of White police results in more arrests of non-Whites but not of Whites 
B)  most Whites believe that police treat people impartially, regardless of race 
C)  increases in the proportion of minority police lead to more arrests of non-Whites 
D)  Blacks are arrested at the same rate regarless of the race of the victim 
A)  increases in the number of White police results in more arrests of non-Whites but not of Whites 
B)  most Whites believe that police treat people impartially, regardless of race 
C)  increases in the proportion of minority police lead to more arrests of non-Whites 
D)  Blacks are arrested at the same rate regarless of the race of the victim

Question 19

Issues of environmental equity are reflected in:

Accepted Answer

A)  competition over ownership of prime land or property 
B)  battles over the kind of usage to which given areas are to be put 
C)  differential levels of access to national parks and other beautiful settings 
D)  all of the above 
A)  competition over ownership of prime land or property 
B)  battles over the kind of usage to which given areas are to be put 
C)  differential levels of access to national parks and other beautiful settings 
D)  all of the above

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to corporate crime?

Accepted Answer

A)  legislation that is favorable to consumers and employees 
B)  deregulation created an economic climate in which greed, risk taking, and corporate crime were encouraged 
C)  resource inadequacies and case overloads in enforcement agencies encourage lessen the chances of getting caught 
D)  economic shifts and a capitalist society in which corporations must successfully compete to survive creates pressures to violate the law 
A)  legislation that is favorable to consumers and employees 
B)  deregulation created an economic climate in which greed, risk taking, and corporate crime were encouraged 
C)  resource inadequacies and case overloads in enforcement agencies encourage lessen the chances of getting caught 
D)  economic shifts and a capitalist society in which corporations must successfully compete to survive creates pressures to violate the law

Discuss how the structure of inequality relates to the social production of crime.

Perceptions of law officials do not affect the relationship between crime rates and social class.

Research indicates that U.S. husbands are more likely to be violent towards wives when:

Studies of crime and social class suggest that:

Female judges:

Environmental equity has been considered a large part of the area of social inequality and the first serious studies of environmental equity date back to the early 1950s.

Most lower-income children are abused by their parents.

What is the connection between social inequality and environmental equity?

The bulk of the research suggests that minorities and members of the working class are more exposed to potential toxic chemicals.

Unemployment:

The relationship between _________ and crime rates is the most unclear and controversial.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor directly associated with parents abusing their children?

The total number of victims given is deceiving because only about half of the victims report their abuse to police

Residential segregation and black isolation in the U.S.:

FBI statistics on crime:

Research on incarceration in jails and federal and state prisons tells us that:

Which of the following best illustrates a "corporate" crime?

Evidence suggests that:

Issues of environmental equity are reflected in:

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to corporate crime?

An Introduction to the Study of Social Inequality

Economic Inequality

Status Inequality

Political Inequality

Sex and Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and Inequality

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Classical Explanations of Inequality

Contemporary Explanations of Inequality

The Impact of Inequality on Personal Life Chances

Social Inequality and Social Movements

Social Mobility and Status Attainment: Openness in Us Society

Justice and Legitimacy: Assessments of the Structure of Inequality

Addressing Inequality and Poverty: Programs and Reforms

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Exam 11: Social Consequences of Inequality

Discuss how the structure of inequality relates to the social production of crime.

Perceptions of law officials do not affect the relationship between crime rates and social class.

Research indicates that U.S. husbands are more likely to be violent towards wives when:

Studies of crime and social class suggest that:

Female judges:

Environmental equity has been considered a large part of the area of social inequality and the first serious studies of environmental equity date back to the early 1950s.

Most lower-income children are abused by their parents.

What is the connection between social inequality and environmental equity?

The bulk of the research suggests that minorities and members of the working class are more exposed to potential toxic chemicals.

Unemployment:

The relationship between _________ and crime rates is the most unclear and controversial.

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor directly associated with parents abusing their children?

The total number of victims given is deceiving because only about half of the victims report their abuse to police

Residential segregation and black isolation in the U.S.:

FBI statistics on crime:

Research on incarceration in jails and federal and state prisons tells us that:

Which of the following best illustrates a "corporate" crime?

Evidence suggests that:

Issues of environmental equity are reflected in:

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to corporate crime?

An Introduction to the Study of Social Inequality

Economic Inequality

Status Inequality

Political Inequality

Sex and Gender Inequality

Sexual Orientation and Inequality

Racial and Ethnic Inequality

Classical Explanations of Inequality

Contemporary Explanations of Inequality

The Impact of Inequality on Personal Life Chances

Social Inequality and Social Movements

Social Mobility and Status Attainment: Openness in Us Society

Justice and Legitimacy: Assessments of the Structure of Inequality

Addressing Inequality and Poverty: Programs and Reforms

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