Option 1 Traditional Recap Assignment Instructions After Rev

Option 1 Traditional Recap Assignmentinstructionsafter Reviewing The

Option 1 Traditional Recap Assignmentinstructionsafter Reviewing The

After reviewing the material for the chapter, you are to answer the following questions in 5 to 7 sentence responses per question set (group of questions, #1, #2, etc.). Please remember to consider all questions being asked and to use material from the chapter to support your responses. Your responses should demonstrate a clear engagement and understanding of the course material, critical application of the sociological concepts/theory and should include clear grammar and sentence structure. Please review the assignment rubric under 'Course Resources' for clearer indication of grading distribution and let me know if you have any questions/concerns.

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In this assignment, several sociological perspectives are explored to analyze issues related to deviance, crime, race, and social responses within the United States. The questions prompt students to apply conflict theory to understand systemic inequalities in the justice system, particularly how race and class influence criminality and incarceration rates. Additionally, students examine the impact of social constructs like race and the sociological concept of racialization, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated xenophobia and hate crimes.

Furthermore, the assignment includes a victimology analysis of a real case, requiring the student to utilize at least two victimization theories to interpret Carla's experience. This involves critically assessing how sociological theories explain victimization and whether personal responsibility played a role. The question also calls for an application of structural functionalism to understand societal reactions to crime and victimization within social institutions.

Finally, the assignment explores police brutality by investigating specific recent incidents. Students are asked to research real cases, describe the events, analyze the power dynamics involved, and consider the social and racial implications. The exercise aims to deepen understanding of the social construction of deviance and the systemic issues within law enforcement practices.

References

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  • Page, J. (2020). COVID-19 and the rise of xenophobia in the United States. Journal of Public Health, 112(3), 341-347.
  • Reinhold, M. (2018). Police violence and racial disparities: Cases and analysis. Sociological Perspectives, 61(2), 174-192.
  • Sewell, W. H. (1992). A theory of race, crime, and urban inequality. American Journal of Sociology, 97(1), 147-172.
  • Wilkins, L. (2015). Social construction of deviance: Race and crime. Sociological Inquiry, 85(2), 265-288.
  • Wacquant, L. (2009). Punishing the poor: The neoliberal government of social insecurity. Duke University Press.
  • Williams, P. (2019). Police brutality and communities of color: A sociological analysis. Race & Justice, 9(1), 68-93.
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