identify five major theoretical approaches to identifying criminal causes of behavior – Description
Assignment
Unit I introduced you to the theories and roots of criminology. Unit II focused on schools of theory, and Unit III provides an overview of the differential and anomie theory. In your essay, include ideas and concepts from the assigned readings in Units I, II, and III.
Part 1
Explain the idea (theory) of utilitarianism by Jeremy Bentham, that (1) a nation should do whatever is necessary to lead to the greatest possible happiness for the largest possible number of people in society, and the idea that (2) man was a “calculating animal,” who would balance pain and suffering versus gain when deciding to commit a criminal act. Do you agree with this? Argue your point using research to support your answer.
Part 2
Assume class division in society causes crime. What is a viable alternative to this system? Analyze and argue both sides of your proposed solution. In your answer, you should identify five major theoretical approaches to identifying criminal causes of behavior and describe which would support your proposed solution.
Your essay must be a minimum of three pages in length, not counting the title and reference pages. At least three scholarly resources must be used. Any information from these sources should be cited and referenced in APA format. The Criminal Justice database in the CSU Online Library is an excellent source of material on these issues.
Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used.
Please note that no running head or abstract is needed.
Book: Criminological Theory (Frank P. Williams; Marilyn D. McShane)
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