Social Theories Explained : A variety of social theories are
discussed in this 10 page paper. Specific theories include
anomie, differential association, social strain, social
stratification and alienation. The importance of the family, and
different views on the subject, is also included. Bibliography
lists 10 sources. Socthers.wps

Theories In Criminology : 5 pages in length. Both
sociological and psychological theory are looked at in
relationship to criminal behavior in this overview. The two
theories, Labeling Theory and Social Learning Theory, are
outlined and discussed as individual theories as well as in
relationship to one another and their related disciplines.
Bibliography lists 10 sources. Labeletc.wps

The Labeling Theory : In 5 pages the author discusses
labeling theory. A definition is given, major theorists are listed,
and some examples in research are provided. Bibliography lists
12 sources. Labelth.wps

Positive School Of Thought / Theorists In Modern
Criminology : A 12 page paper discussing the Italian School of
positive thought and its contributions to principles of modern
criminology. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Poscrim.doc

Social Theory & Security Management : An 18 page paper
that explores the ramifications of social crime prevention
through the application of social theories in the work of security
managers. Paper deals with such issues as anomie, deviance,
etc. and discusses these issues through the viewpoint of current
research and application of the theories. Bibliography lists more
than 15 sources. Crimthry.rtf

The Economics of Crime : This 6 page paper provides a
discussion on the economic problems of crime. General crime
theory and solutions are also provided. Statistics concerning
prisons in the UK is also included along with 2 pie charts.
Bibliography lists 5 sources. ukeconcr.wps

Economic Approach to Criminal Participation : A 6 page
paper which discusses the strengths and weaknesses of an
economic approach to the concern of criminal participation. In
discussing the subject the primary focus rests on one particular
study which sets out to discover some of the apparent
relationship between economic conditions and the particular
level of involvement in the crime industry. It can easily be
assumed that there are many areas of study which support the
notion that the economic approach to criminal participation
makes a great deal of sense as poverty, and other economic
conditions, provide breeding grounds for many different types
of criminal participation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
RAcrimin.wps

A Sociological Examination of Gang Subculture : 9 pages in
length. A sociological examination of Sanyika Shakur's (1992)
book entitled, "Monster: The Autobiography of An L.A. Gang
Member." In the book, the author tells in graphic detail of his
years as an inner-city gang member and the violent escapades in
which he was involved. This research paper attempts to examine
the author's behavior from a criminology standpoint using a
number of sociological (& crime) theories to make relevant
points. Modeling, conflict, and other premises are used. Six
additional supporting sources are cited in bibliography.
Lagangbk.wps

Luis Rodriguez’s “The Crazy Life” : A 5 page analysis of the
book Always Running: La Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A. by
Luis J. Rodriguez. The writer demonstrates how it is
particularly Rodriguez’ perspective which makes this vivid
account of life in a L.A. gang come to life. No additional
sources cited. Crazylif.wps

“8 Ball Chicks” & Social Learning Theory : A 5 page paper
that looks at the social learning theories applied to the gang life
presented in Sikes' non-fiction year-long research of girl gangs.
The paper discusses reinforcement, secondary reinforcement,
imitation and, self-fulfillment in regards to the information
presented. The paper agrees with Sikes' statement that the
resolution to the problem does not come from
parents/generations of gang members, but must come through
societal intervention. No solutions are provided by Sikes.
Bibliography lists 1 source. 8ball.wps
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