The discussions will consist of essay questions; you will be required to answer 3 questions ONLY (5-8 sentences): 1.Describe how each of the following theoretical perspectives might explain the crime of robbery: (1) Sociology; (2) Psychology; (3) Evolutionary Biology. 2. Identify and explain two theoretical arguments that have been used to explain rape. Compare and contrast these arguments. Do you think that one is more accurate than the other? Support your answer with information you have learned in this course. 3. Why is robbery considered the most “male” of all crimes? Describe the difference between male and female robbers. 4. According to your text, why would individuals with an antisocial personality get involved in a terrorist group? 5. Define and describe “terrorism” as a category of crime. What distinguishes terrorism from other forms of violence? 6. Identify the reasons that individuals join terrorist groups. Based on what is known about their motivations, propose three strategies for reducing terrorist activity. 7. Explain why is it difficult to gather accurate statistics on the crime of arson? 8. Explain the concept of guardianship as it relates to burglars’ assessment of a potential target. 9. Fully describe how the burglars choose their targets and how that varies depending on the type of burglar.
