Study Guides for SOC227 at University of Waterloo

JAN 9TH, 2017 Criminology There is a perception of the World is more dangerous now, when it is not We have a deeper knowledge for the science of criminology Understand the social factor that allow crime to occur To better ...

UW SOC 227 MIDTERM EXAM STUDY GUIDE find more resources at oneclass.com SOC 227 - CHAPTER 1  What is criminology? • Study of crime • Term is applied to people who study crime and criminal ...

Exam #3 Anomie theory (Greek - a nomos - “without norms”) Durkheim: term “anomie” used in 2 different ways: 1. Division of Labour in Society anomic society - one in which norms have broken down or become inoperative duri...

CriminologyMidterm1StudyNotesWeek1Chapter1KeyTermsClassconflicttheorylawsarepassedbymembersoftherulingclassinordertomaintaintheirprivilegedpositionbykeepingthecommonpeopleundercontrolConsensustheorylawsrepresenttheagreemen...

CriminologyMidterm2StudyNotesWeek6LectureStatus offences an action that is prohibited only to a certain class of people and most often applied only to offenses committed by minorsProblemsminimummaximumage716or18dependingon...

Criminology 227 Test 1  Chapter 1 A White collar crime: the downfall of Conrad black • the board of directors accused Black and other executives of running a “corporate kleptocracy” that conspired to steak ...

CH. 1 – Crime, Criminals and Criminology ­ criminology is the body of knowledge regarding crime as a social phenomenon o includes within its scope the processes of making laws, breaking laws and of ...

CH. 2 – The Origins and Role of Law in Society ­ formulation of law require the existence of a central body that develops law and enforces compliance with it o such as a state; an institution that...

SOC. 227: CRIMINOLOGY: Midterm 2 Review Martinsville Satanic sex scandal: California Biggest child molestation case in us history more than 200 convictions, based on children testimony, Longest and costly in  history. Conc...

Chapter 1: Crime, Criminals, and Criminology ­ criminology is the body of knowledge regarding crime as a social phenomenon o includes within its scope the processes of making laws, breaking laws and ...

CH. 10– Strain Theories Consensus perspective maintains that the vast majority shares similar values regarding right and wrong ­ assume that social institutions all contribute to the smooth running of society ...

Crim227 Final 04/15/2013 Crim theories are macro explanations Multiple explanations Like pair of glasses, you view and analyze ...