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Robert K. Merton's Anomie Theory And Gang Violence (15 Pages, 179.25 USD)

15 pages in length. There exist a number of components critical to the overall understanding of the Robert K. Merton's anomie theory. That a clear connection can be made between crime and one's social/economic status speaks volumes about the nature of humanity. Indeed, evidenced by the author's rationale is the fact that advanced nations appear to endure a higher level of crime due to their vastly segregated social and economic status, leaving the door wide open for resentment and intolerance, which effectively translates into criminal activity. Merton, highly regarded as one of the most influential sociologist of the twentieth century, re-established Emile Durkheim's original anomie theory that stated humanity's goal-achieving methods severely conflicted with the ultimate goal. When taken in the context of the American Dream, one can better understand the antagonistic relationship that exists between socio-economic limitations and the intrinsic human desire to achieve; as such, one can also readily realize how this struggle applies to gang violence. Merton states this theory based upon five fundamental adaptations: conformity, innovations, ritualistic, retreatist or rebellion. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

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Thomas Merton/ 'Seven Storey Mountain' (8 Pages, 95.6 USD)

An 8 page research paper that, first of all, presents an outline of the major events in Thomas Merton's autobiography 'Seven Storey Mountain.' Then, the writer lists ten concepts from the field of communication ethics and presents a brief outline of the 5 page research paper that then follows, in which the writer discusses the major concepts presented by Merton in his book, touching on how they reflex communication ethics. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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Juvenile Crime Theories / Drug Use (10 Pages, 119.5 USD)

This 10 page paper discusses theories regarding the causes of juvenile crime, specifically drug use. While drug use among the population over age 12 has decreased, it has increased for those between age 12 and 17. Three theories are explained: Merton's strain theory; Hirschi's social bond theory; and Matza and Sykes' neutralization, or drift, theory. Strain theory and social bond theory each have been found to have merit; neutralization theory is questionable. A brief discussion of the how the theories regarding causes and the changes in the social-legalistic approaches is also presented. Finally, the writer concludes that a new theory is needed regarding causal factors in today's world. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

Paper Keywords -Merton, Hirschi

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Garrett, et al/Manny: A Criminal-Addict's Story (7 Pages, 83.65 USD)

A 7 page analysis of the life story of a career criminal and heroin addict, Manual Torres. In and out of prison throughout his life, Torres finally turns his life around through a rehabilitation program in the California penal system that provided him with educational opportunities and encouragement. Co-authors Richard P. Rettig and Gerald R. Garrett, give an added dimension to Manny's life history by relating it to current thinking regarding theories on criminal behavior. Extensively researched, these chapters give perspective on Manny's story and place it within the wider framework of criminal justice theory. No additional sources cited.

Paper Keywords -Manny Torres, criminal justice theory, Durkheim, Merton, Richard P. Rettig, Gerald R. Garrett, Joe Garrett

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Sociology Forms and Theorists (10 Pages, 119.5 USD)

A 9 page paper discussing three sociological perspectives Some still see sociology as a discipline trying to “find itself,” but that view is most common among those who fail to understand the wide variety of sociological perspectives and their applicability today’s changing environment. The purpose here is to discuss the concepts and some of the theorists of Neo-functionalism, Structuralism and Symbolic Interactionism. The theorists discussed are Talcott Parsons, Robert K. Merton, Claude L?vi-Strauss, Louis Althusser, Pierre Bourdieu, Charles Horton Cooley, George Herbert Mead and Erving Goffman. Bibliography lists 11 sources.

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MERTON’S THEORY OF DEVIANCE (5 Pages, 59.75 USD)

This 5 page paper discusses the theory of deviance as considered by Merton. This theory is then applied to the community and culture of a college campus. Examples are given which support the thesis. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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MERTON’S THEORY OF DEVIANCE (5 Pages, 59.75 USD)

This 5 page paper discusses Merton's Theory of Deviance as it relates and pertains to the cultural and societal norms on a college campus. Examples given. Bibliography lists 1 source.

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Deviance and Society: Different Interpretations for Different Contexts (5 Pages, 59.75 USD)

A 5 page discussion of the labeling theory of deviance, the tendency of society to place labels on individuals on the basis of them not belonging to the group doing the labeling. Ties together the self-fulfilling prophesy of Thomas Merton, the interactionist perspective of E. Goffman, the theories of H.S. Becker that social groups create deviance by making the rules whose infraction constitutes deviance, and the philosophies of Emile Durkheim that extreme economic variation results in deviance labeling. Equates these theories to power differentials in which gender, class, ethnicity, and economics all play a role in perpetuating deviance. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Structural-Functionalism (9 Pages, 107.55 USD)

This 9 page paper explores this sociological school of thought with its roots in the theories of Durkheim and Spencer. Newer contributors such as Merton and Parsons are highlighted. Systems theory is discussed. Criticisms of the position are noted, but many reasons are given to support the credibility of the functionalist perspective. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

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Juvenile Delinquency Questions (9 Pages, 107.55 USD)

A 9 page research paper that consists of four short essays which, collectively, cover the basic theories pertaining to juvenile delinquency. Theories covered include the Social Disorganization Theory of Shaw and McKay, Merton's Strain Theory, Cultural Deviance Theory as proposed by Miller, Cohen, Cloward and Ohlin, among others. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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