What would be another theory and strategy to avoid stereotyping individuals in the criminal justice system? Is labeling theory a legitimate crime causation theory? Why?

 

  • What would be another theory and strategy to avoid stereotyping individuals in the criminal justice system?
    • Is labeling theory a legitimate crime causation theory? Why?
  • In your opinion, where do gangs fit in the 3 influential versions of cultural deviance theory? Why?
  • Which one of the two theories would you use to explain the following problem:
    • The number of youths joining gangs in the inner city has doubled, while the number of gang leaders serving time in prison and being releas