Theory Assessment

Think about each of the factors listed below that has been considered to be related to crime to some degree. Do you think that it is significant in its relationship to crime? More than what or less than what? Tell us how influential you think each factor is (explain that in the second column) and then explain how you think it plays into the picture, how it is related to crime, for whom might it be most influential and under what circumstances. Highlight how it might affect different groups of people and in relation to other factors. Give a detailed explanation so it is clear which factors you support as more meaningful explanations of crime, under what circumstances, which crimes, for whom, under what conditions? Cite the theories or arguments covered in this class that was particularly helpful to you in thinking about this possible aspect of crime.

Please make sure that you either copy or create the same table that is in your second assignment. In the first column, I would like to assign a number between 1 and 10 (use it as a scale with 1 being ‘not much of a factor’ and 10 being ‘definitely a big factor’). Now, once you have assigned a number as to how YOU believe this particular factor relates to crime, in the second column you will provide your reasoning behind that number. If possible, provide some real cases in your explanation. That is pretty much all you have to do – fill out the table that has been provided to you.