- How do the assumptions of control theories vary from the theories previously discussed in the book? How do these assumptions influence our responses to crime?
- Apply differential coercion theory to our current criminal justice system. According to theory’s concepts, is our current system expected to be effective?
1.In our reading, Criminological Theory: Context and Consequences, we explored foundational criminological theories and how they are shaped by
1.In our reading, Criminological Theory: Context and Consequences, we explored foundational criminological theories and how they are shaped by the social contexts in which they emerge. Crime is a complex phenomenon influenced by both individual decision-making and broader societal conditions. Early explanations of crime were rooted in spiritual and moral