Crime

1. 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 Types of Crime Gun Control Explanations of crime

2. Misdemeanors - minor offenses • traffic violations • punishable by a fine • or less than a year in jail

3. Felonies - serious offenses • include • murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault • punishable by more 1+year prison – life- death

4. Aggravated assault • -physically attacking • -results in serious bodily harm • and/or • -made with a deadly or dangerous weapon

5. Returned Work 3 items -AIDS/HIV video notes -Health Care Options -Freedom Riders

6. Gun Control • Background 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

7. Should civilian possession of handguns and be banned or severely restricted?

8. Team 1 Adams Shannon Bedolla Ricky Ballesteros Sofia Lopez Osvaldo Alvarez Lauro Team 2 Peper Derek Campbell Catherine Akiba Chisato Flores Cynthia Marquez Wendy Team 3 Gamez Gerardo Mejia Lizbeth Hernandez Annie Ramirez Jessica Gonzalez Ana Team 4 Hernandez Joanna Molina Areli Cameron Jonathan Kwak Samuel Duran Marisol Team 5 Kim Daniel McOsker Caoimhe Torres Mildred Ventura Alejandro Cananea Jessa Team 6 Calaquian Meryl Hirabayashi Marc Nguyen Henry Pilone Alyssa Lucero Adriana Team 7 Winders Molly Vela-Cervantes Yunuen Holguin Madison Khan Bisma Lam Thang Team 8 Sanchez Wendy Martin Sebastian Padilla Josue Zalenski Peter Alvarez Rosio Team 9 Garcia Viviana Mansour Eiriny Blankenship Ashley Escobar Vanessa Cervantes Nancy Team 10 Dheming Steve Lott Britnee Harden Jennifer Rodriguez Christian Rangel Christopher Team 11 Carrillo Jasmine Martinez Angie Kim Sara Kang Michelle

9. Should civilian possession of handguns and be banned or severely restricted? • Read the article • Circle 2 points in each column that stood out to you (agree or disagree with) • Each person in the group shares which they circled and why • Add 1-2 statements pro gun control, and 1-2 statements against gun control

10. What causes criminal behavior? • Biological theories • Psychological theories • Sociological theories

11. Symbolic Interactionism Control theory • A strong social bond between individuals and society keeps most people away from crime

12. Labeling Theory • Society creates deviants by labeling those who have been apprehended as different • Self-fulfilling prophecy • Example: “Spurters”

13. 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)

14. Differential association theory certain groups or subcultures have criminal acts woven into the texture of life

15. Deterrence Theory People commit crimes if the perceived consequences do not outweigh the potential benefit Example: Cheating Carpool lane

16. Conflict theory System is controlled by a small group of people who have power Sees the law as an instrument of oppression

17. Conflict theory Law punishes those without power (racial minorities or those of lower socioeconomic status) and benefits those with power

18. Conflict theory real world example 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 (Henslin, 2006)

19. Conflict theory real world example Hughes Electronics Boeing Satellite Systems 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)

20. White, Latino, and African-Americans arrested for Marijuana Possession in New York City Percentages of Marijuana Use, by Race/Ethnicity: 2000 Source: The National Household Survey on Drug Abuse http://www.oas.samhsa.gov/2k2/YouthMJuse/YouthMJuse.htm

21. structural functionalism Crime can be functional for society • Strengthens group cohesion:people unite to express outrage over a crime • Punishment reiterates boundaries of what is right or wrong • May inspire social change

22. Structural Functionalism Structure of society makes it impossible for some people to achieve success in legitimate ways

23. 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 college talent

24. Merton- Strain Theory Society’s Goals: yes Society’s Way: no Innovation- accept society’s goal but find their own way of getting it Example: Drug Dealer

25. Apply the theories to real world events • Work by yourself or with 1-2 partners • 1. Read the crime/news incident • 2. Which sociological explanations of crime can explain this crime? • Use your notes: • Select 1 theory- explain how it connects to the crime • 4. Select a 2nd theory- explain how it connects to the crime There is more than one “right answer” Symbolic Interactionism 1. Control theory 3. Labeling theory 3. Deterrence theory 4. Differential Association 5. Conflict Theory Structural Functionalism 6. Strain theory 7. Crime can be functional

26. Robert Agnew’s Expanded Strain Theory • 3 social-psychological sources of strain • Negative experiences and relationships promote criminal behaviour

27. Agnew’s Expanded Strain Theory • Failure to achieve positive outcomes • due to lack of skill, ability • blocked opportunities, injustice

28. Agnew’s Expanded Strain Theory • 2. Removal of something positive or desired from the individual • Loss of something or someone • of great value

29. Agnew’s Expanded Strain Theory • 3. Negative action (or stimuli) by others • Abuse • Negative school experience

30. Coming Up Next class: CrimeRead pages 355-365 Monday May 13th Test #3