Women Crime and Criminal Justice
For this week’s assignment, you will write
a 1-2 page essay about theories that impact women. Be sure to address all
prompts and cite your sources in APA format. This is worth 80 points, so be
thorough and give your best effort.
Historically, the beliefs of an era reflect
the policies and politics of that era. This trend is true in the field of
criminal justice, and becomes especially apparent when investigating theories
that impact women and the justice system.
Define, then compare and contrast two of
the following theories, using both your book and the internet. (Do not use dot
com websites, please. Be sure to use only academic resources.)
Merton’s Anomie Theory
Labeling Theory
Liberal Feminism
Radical Feminism
Biological Determinism
Power Control Theory
This assignment should be 1-2 pages in
length. Your response must be thought provoking, have well developed ideas
and/or opinions, and should reference any supporting material from the text or
other sources you have used to complete the assignment.
