How do Merton’s and Agnew’s use of the term “strain”
differ? It is often suggested that Merton’s theory is a macro theory while
Agnew’s is a micro theory. Why do you think this is said?
How do Cloward and Ohlin extend the ideas originally put forth
by Merton?
In
Hagan’s chapter entitled “A New Sociology of Crime and Disrepute” he
discusses the “process of capital disinvestments”. He suggests that this
process can lead to residential segregation, race-linked inequality, and
concentrations of poverty. Which, if any of these concepts are evident in
Moore’s portrayal of Flint, Michigan?
It
is often suggested that capital disinvestments will have more of an influence on
the crime rates of the children of the displaced workers, than the workers
themselves. Using Flint, Michigan as a case study, why do you think this might
be the case?
Which
(if any) of the theories of criminal behavior that we have discussed in class
are best illustrated by Moore’s story?