Chapter 9 Sociology Explainer Video Activity_Gender-Based Crimes 2

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Name ______________________ Chapter 9: Explainer Video Activity SOCI 1306.02 Due : Sun. March 24 th @ 11:59pm in BB GENDER-BASED CRIMES A CANDID CONVERSATION ABOUT SEXUAL AGGRESSION AND VIOLENCE Popular explanations for criminal behavior tend to focus on individual behaviors, while sociological perspectives employ a social structural approach. The  Uniform Crime Report  is the leading source of information on reported crimes in the United States ; however, the number of crimes actually committed is probably much higher than the UCR reports. Categories of crime include  violent crime property crime occupational (white-collar) crime corporate crime organized crime , and  juvenile delinquency . Factors such as sex, age, class, and race play a significant role in who gets arrested and convicted for certain types of crimes. Biological explanations of crime assert that genes predispose people to act one way or another; some psychological explanations attempt to link intelligence with crime. Functionalists use  strain theory social bond theory , and  the subculture of violence hypothesis  to attempt to explain why some people commit crimes and others do not. Conflict theorists suggest that people with economic and political power define as criminal any conduct that threatens their own interests; various feminist approaches focus on the intertwining effect of gender, class, race/ethnicity, and deviance. Symbolic interactionists use  differential association theory  and  labeling theory  to explain how a person’s behavior is influenced and reinforced by others. The  criminal justice system  includes the police, the courts, and the prisons. These agencies have considerable discretion in dealing with crime and determining a  punishment . Solutions to crime vary according to functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interactionist perspectives. GENDER-BASED CRIMES Gender-Based Violence is the term used to describe the various forms of violence that are associated with unequal power relationships between men and women. It includes rape, domestic violence, sexual abuse and incest, stalking and more VIDEO Watch the video and address the questions. A Candid Conversation about Sexual Aggression and Violence (pearsoncmg.com)
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What are some of the rape myths that people hold about sexual assault? 2. Of the different types of sexual assaults, which one is the most prevalent; and why?  3. What are some of the interpretations of rape and how does those interpretations make it difficult to understand what constitutes consent?  4. Why do you believe sexual assault is underreported? 5. Rape follows certain patterns in terms of gender, age, race, and region of the country. Discuss the patterns outlined in your chapter; are they consistent with what is shown in the video.  6. How can the criminal justice system and other social control agents address the issue of sexual assault (think about policies, interventions, education, research and practices)? 7. Discuss which theoretical perspective is best in explaining and solving gender-based crimes? Explain yourself. Requirement Each week, you will be responsible for watching the explainer video and addressing the questions on your own. We will go over the explainer videos during class and provide further discussion on each topic. Grading There will be 5 explainer video activities @ 10 points each for a total of 50 points. Deadline Exercises will be completed on your own and will be submitted in Black Board every other Sunday @ 11:59pm. Deadline for this activity: Sunday, March 24th @11:59pm; no exceptions A late explainer video activity will not be graded. If you have any questions, please contact me in advance so that I can address your questions in a timely manner.
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