CJA 431 Universidad Antonio Narino Criminology Essay
Description
1.)According to Criminologist Robert Merton the crime problem in America is caused by a social structure that holds out the same goals to all its members without giving them equal means to achieve them. Do you agree or disagree with Merton’s Theory?
- If you agree why?
- If you disagree, why?
2.)Based on the TedTalk https://youtu.be/8cPRB9XxOlI you watched under Week Three Learning Objects titled TedxPhiladelphia: America’s Juvenile Injustice System, answer the following questions below:
- In your opinion what ways has the Juvenile Justice System failed young offenders?
- In your opinion what are three (3) initiatives that the Juvenile Justice System should institute to help young offenders?
Textbook
Adler, F., Mueller, G.O.W., & Laufer, W.S. Criminology. McGraw-Hill Education; 9th edition (2018).
ISBN-13: 978-0078026423
Assigned Readings:
Chapters 7-8
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