Social Process Theories of Delinquency

Instructions

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Lesson 3:  Social Process and Interaction Theories

 

Part 1: Social Process Theories of Delinquency

 

Select two of the three following questions:

 

1. Distinguish between subjective, objective, exclusive, and inclusive labels (4-5 sentences).

 

2. Describe the general theory of crime as developed by Gottfredson and Hirschi (4-5 sentences).

 

3. Containment theory is made up of four main elements (inner containment, outer containment, internal pushes, and environmental pressures). Define each of these elements (4-5 sentences).

 

Select one of the two following questions:

 

1. Describe restorative justice and peacemaking (5-6 sentences).

 

2. List the seven propositions of differential association (5-6 sentences).

 

 

Answer the following short essay question:

 

1. Describe Matza’s drift theory and the five techniques of neutralization (2 paragraphs; 7-8 sentences each).

 

 

Part 2: Social Interactionist Theories of Delinquency

 

Select one of the two following questions:

 

1. YouTube: Big Brothers Big Sisters program (6:29): Briefly describe the a program for the prevention of delinquency (5-6 sentences)

 

2. What are the four principles around which the theory of differential oppression is organized (5-6 sentences)?

 

 

Select one of the two following questions:

 

1. Discuss the process of labeling theory as it relates to delinquency. Be sure to include the sequence stages of interaction as defined by Lemert (7-8 sentences).

 

2. Explain symbolic interactionist theory and include Matsueda’s four features of the self and delinquent behavior (2 paragraphs; 7-8 sentences each).

 

Additional resources for assignment

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