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Examining Theory

In this assignment, you have the opportunity to examine the theoretical principles associated with sociological perspectives of crime.

View the following Films on Demand Videos located in this week's Electronic Reserve Readings and select one for this week's assignment:

"Prostitution Among Immigration Routes"

"Pelican Bay State Prison: War Zone"

"Tent City, Arizona"

Select and complete one of the following assignments about the video you selected:

Option 1: Social Structure Theory Paper

Option 2: Social Process and Social Development Theory Paper

Option 1: Social Structure Theory Paper

Social structure theories view societal, financial, and social arrangements or structures as the primary cause of deviant and criminal behaviors....