- How do the assumptions of control theories vary from the theories previously discussed in the book? How do these assumptions influence our responses to crime?
- Apply differential coercion theory to our current criminal justice system. According to theory’s concepts, is our current system expected to be effective?
Discussion 2
Explain how mass incarceration and differential opportunity structures influence “Coerced Mobility Theory”? Do you believe conflict theories have more or less relevance today? Why or why not?