Examine the theoretical principles associated with sociological perspectives of crime.
View the following videos on the University Library Resources page, and select one for this week’s assignment:
o “Prostitution Along Immigration Routes”
o “Pelican Bay State Prison: War Zone”
o “Tent City, Arizona”
Select one video that supports social structure, social process, and social development theories.
Consider the following about the assignment as it relates to the video you selected:
o Social structure theories view societal,financial, and social arrangements or structures as the primary cause of deviant and criminal behaviors.
o Social process theories view deviant and criminal behaviors as evolving mechanisms learned through societal interaction.
o Social development theories view deviant and criminal behaviors as part of a maturational process.
o Explain all theories in relation to the video you chose.
Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper that addresses the following:
o How does the video you selected support the three theories being examined?
o What is the primary subject or content of the video?
o What social issues are raised in the video?
o What major principles of sociological theory are addressed in the video?
o What might be some possible ramifications for social policy change?