1) What are the critiques of labeling theory? How would labeling theory explain the “aging out” of crime? In what ways could reducing the stigmatizing or labeling effects of the criminal court possibly lead to an increase in the incident of criminal behaviors? Explain

1) What are the critiques of labeling theory? How would labeling theory explain the “aging out” of crime? In what ways could reducing the stigmatizing or labeling effects of the criminal court possibly lead to an increase in the incident of criminal behaviors? Explain.

2) What contributions has feminist criminology made in understanding the relationship between gender and offending? What contributions has feminist criminology made in understanding the relationship between gender and offending? What do you think is the best explanation for the gender gap in crime and delinquency?

3) What is the difference between a hate crime, domestic terrorism, and international terrorism? How do we handle these crimes differently in our criminal justice system? What do you think explains the rise in domestic terrorism and hate crimes in the last couple of years? What criminological theories explain this? What about theories that explain terrorism more generally?