Module 4 Discussion Question

This discussion will allow you allow you to explore the Social Structure and Social Process theories.

You are also responsible for responding to any response posts to your initial post. You must post before you can see your classmates posts.

Prepare for this discussion by reviewing:

You may also find the following optional resources may help you:

Select ONE of the prompts (A, B or C) below for your initial response:

Explain why Emile Durkheim believed that crime is part of human nature and healthy for society.
- What are the good things and bad things about this perspective
Explain Wilsons position as summarized in the Criminology in Action block on page 183 of your text.
- In the conclusion, Wilson argued that most kids in disadvantaged neighborhoods are looking toward the future not crime. Does this fit with social theories discussed in Chapter 6 or 7? Or is it a BioSocial or Rational Choice position?
Consider the statement: Social learning theories assume that people are born good and learn from others to be bad; social control theory assumes that people are born bad and must learn from others to be good (Siegel, 2023, p. 230).
- Explain, based on chapter 7, why people are born good or born bad.

Your original response is due by Thursday of the module at 11:59 p.m.

Your original response should be at least 250 words.
Be sure to include the prompt you are addressing at the top of your post.
You must cite at least one source with in-text citations and a reference section in APA format. Your text is the preferred source.

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