There will be 6 online graded class discussions. The discussions will consist of essay questions; you will be required to answer 3 questions and comment. Each answer and comment must be a paragraph long (5-8 sentences). QUESTIONS: Identify the four elements of the social bond according to Travis Hirschi’s theory. Provide examples of each type of bond. Finally, consider the policy implications of this theory: how might society work to strengthen each of the four elements? . Identify and explain the five techniques of neutralization according to Sykes and Matza’s work. Provide one example of each. Discuss the policy implications of social process theories. Which theory do you believe is “best”? Support your answer. Compare and contrast social bond theory and self-control theory. How are they similar? How are they different? Explain the primary concepts of differential association theory. Identify some of the nine propositions and discuss the purpose of definitions. Compare and contrast the core arguments and the policy implications of Marxist criminology and feminist criminology. Discuss the primary components of Marxism and the process of revolution according to Karl Marx. What are the three classes in society? How does alienation relate to Marxism and revolution? Explain the primary concepts behind the masculinization, emancipation, and economic marginalization hypotheses. Which do you believe is “best”? Describe the key components of Messerschmidt’s structured action theory. What is hegemonic masculinity? What does Messerschmidt mean when he says “do gender”? Define and discuss Anne Campbell’s staying alive hypothesis. Why do women engage in crime according to Campbell?
