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Perceptions of Deviance, Crime, Victims, and Justice
The media informs many viewers of deviance and crime, victims of crime, and justice in society. Consider and describe the following:
- Where do you get your information about:
- Deviant behavior
- Crime
- Victims of crime
- Justice for victims
- Describe your perception of
- Deviant behavior
- What behavior is deviant according to your values?
- Crime
- What do you believe is the root or cause of crime?
- What types of crimes do you believe happen most?
- Who do you believe commits crime?
- Victims of crime
- Who do you believe is likely to be a victim?
- Have you ever been fearful of a crime occurring to you or your family?
- What do you believe about victims that you hear about?
- Justice for victims
- How do you see justice handled in our society?
- What form of punishment do you see as being effective or ineffective?
- Deviant behavior
- Did you learn anything specific from the textbook that has changed your perception? What did you learn and which perception did it change?