Entries by Daphne Hanson

What are conflict theories of crime?

What are conflict theories of crime? How did they evolve from Karl Marx? What aspects of conflict theory specifically allow those who are wealthy to maintain their wealth? What aspects of conflict theory specifically target those who are not wealthy and  contribute to the phrase “the poor get prison”?

The Hawthorne Effect

Nonreactive research methods are a way of collecting data in such a way that the person/persons being studied do not know they are being studied. There are three major types of nonreactive methods ( field research, secondary analysis, and content analysis). Using these research methods, subjects can be studied through the following: homicide rates, physical […]

Understanding of Restorative Justice

After watching the video clips and reading the lecture and text, discuss your thoughts and understanding of Restorative Justice. What was your perception of Restorative Justice before this week? What did you learn this week that was new to you? Be sure to discuss concepts from the assigned reading. How do you think these principles […]

The persistence of racial wealth inequality

Describe one factor that has contributed to the persistence of racial wealth inequality in the U.S. (that is, focus on WEALTH gaps across RACIAL/ETHNIC categories). For example, how have institutionalized housing policies contributed to racial wealth disparities? Explain and support your claims using course materials, such as content from the “Money and the Racialized Social […]

Exploring assistive technology

Exploring assistive technology, including augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). Take a look at this blog post about AT and devices: https://assistivetechnologyblog.com/2021/09/jacquard-google.htmlLinks to an external site. How do you think devices like Jacquard can help students in our schools? What are some barriers students may face when using such devices? What are your thoughts on the […]

Describe the factors of socialization

Identify one ideology that you consider a core value to your identity, then describe the factors of socialization in your life that shaped it. 2. Briefly recount a decision or action that directly resulted from that ideology. 3. Critique that action-was it justified, rational and fair, or would you do things differently now that you […]

How did the Enlightenment contribute to the French Revolution?

How did the Enlightenment contribute to the French Revolution? Provide specific examples. John Locke said that no king should have absolute power. He believed in a constitutional monarchy, which basically means that he thought that any ruler should have rules to follow. He also believed in a social contract in which people give a little […]

Violation of human rights

Create a policy on how you can prevent that violation of human rights. We have chosen Article 1: “All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.”   The policy proposed must include the […]