Key comparisons are made. This 5 page paper provides brief definitions of sociological concepts and schools of thought with an emphasis on criminology. Elijah Anderson's Code of the Street is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 1 source. In 8 pages the author discusses conflict theory as it relates to juvenile delinquency.
Juvenile delinquency is seen as a serious problem in the American society.
Students in sociology and criminology need to be grounded in the reasons behind this widespread occurrence. One of the many theories that has been applied to juvenile delinquency, is conflict theory. Bibliography lists 12 Sources. A 2 page discussion of the differing view in criminal justice. Breaks these views into two major categories, the liberal view that the criminal justice system is a puppet of the rich and powerful and the conservative view that the system is not discriminatory but simply acts against those who complete the most crimes.