CRIMETYPES OF CRIME

GUN CONTROL

EXPLANATIONS OF CRIME

“If people around you aren’t going anywhere, if their dreams are no bigger than hanging out on the corner, or if they’re dragging you down, get rid of them.” –Magic Johnson

Misdemeanors - minor offenses

traffic violations

punishable by a fine

or less than a year in jail

Felonies - serious offenses

include

murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault

punishable by more 1+year prison – life- death

Aggravated assault -physically attacking

-results in serious bodily harm

and/or

-made with a deadly or dangerous weapon

RETURNED WORK

3 items-AIDS/HIV video notes-Health Care Options-Freedom Riders

GUN CONTROLBackground check bill failed April 2013

Universal background check:•Felons•Domestic violence•Mental illness•Expand checks to include purchases at gun shows and Internet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54Ezwq4jXQo

SHOULD CIVILIAN POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS AND BE BANNED OR SEVERELY RESTRICTED?

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SHOULD CIVILIAN POSSESSION OF HANDGUNS AND BE BANNED OR SEVERELY RESTRICTED?

1. Read the article2. Circle 2 points in each column that stood out

to you (agree or disagree with)3. Each person in the group shares which they

circled and why4. Add 1-2 statements pro gun control, and 1-2

statements against gun control

WHAT CAUSES CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR?

1)Biological theories2)Psychological theories3)Sociological theories

SYMBOLIC INTERACTIONISM

Control theoryA strong social bond between individuals and society keeps most people away from crime

LABELING THEORYSociety creates deviants by labeling those who have been apprehended as different

Self-fulfilling prophecy

Example: “Spurters”

DIFFERENTIAL ASSOCIATION THEORY

Interaction with others teaches

values and attitudes associated with crime

techniques and motivations for criminal behavior

Some say the interaction can be virtual (video games, movies, music)

DIFFERENTIAL ASSOCIATION THEORY

certain groups or subcultures have criminal acts woven into the texture of life

DETERRENCE THEORY

People commit crimes if the perceived consequences do not outweigh the potential benefit

Example:CheatingCarpool lane

CONFLICT THEORY System is controlled by a small group of people who have power

Sees the law as an instrument of oppression

CONFLICT THEORY Law punishes those without power (racial minorities or those of lower socioeconomic status) and benefits those with power

2002, Firestone executives let faulty tires remain on U.S. vehicles, even though they were recalling the tires in Saudi Arabia and Venezuela.

More than 200 Americans died

No Firestone or Ford Executive went to jail

Conflict theory real world example

(Henslin, 2006)

2003, two leading U.S. aerospace companies, were accused of illegally exporting missile technology to China.

The two companies pled guilty and paid fines.

No executives from Hughes or Boeing went to jail (Henslin, 2006)

Hughes Electronics

Boeing Satellite Systems

Conflict theory real world example

White, Latino, and African-Americans arrested for Marijuana Possession in New York City

Source: The National Household Survey on Drug Abusehttp://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k2/YouthMJuse/YouthMJuse.htm

Percentages of Marijuana Use, by Race/Ethnicity: 2000

STRUCTURAL FUNCTIONALISM

Crime can be functional for society

1.Strengthens group cohesion: people unite to express outrage over a crime

2.Punishment reiterates boundaries of what is right or wrong

3.May inspire social change

STRUCTURAL FUNCTIONALISM

Structure of society makes it impossible for some people to achieve success in legitimate ways

ROBERT MERTON STRAIN THEORY

Society’s goal = what most people in society feel is important

Society’s way= legal and approved way of attaining the goal

financial success

collegetalent

Innovation- accept society’s goal but find their own way of getting it

Example: Drug Dealer

MERTON- STRAIN THEORY

Society’s Goals: yesSociety’s Way: no

Apply the theories to real world eventsWork by yourself or with 1-2 partners

1. Read the crime/news incident2. Which sociological explanations of crime can explain this crime?3.Use your notes: Select 1 theory- explain how it connects to the crime4. Select a 2nd theory- explain how it connects to the crime

There is more than one “right answer”

Symbolic Interactionism1. Control theory3. Labeling theory 3. Deterrence theory4. Differential Association

5. Conflict Theory

Structural Functionalism6. Strain theory 7. Crime can be functional

Robert Agnew’s Expanded Strain Theory

•3 social-psychological sources of strain•Negative experiences and relationships promote criminal behaviour

Agnew’s Expanded Strain Theory

1.Failure to achieve positive outcomes •due to lack of skill, ability•blocked opportunities, injustice

Agnew’s Expanded Strain Theory

2. Removal of something positive or desired from the individual

•Loss of something or someone of great value

Agnew’s Expanded Strain Theory

3. Negative action (or stimuli) by others•Abuse•Negative school experience

Coming Up

Next class: Crime Read pages 355-365

Monday May 13th Test #3