Sociology

Bedau, Hugo and Paul Cassell. (2004). Debating the Death Penalty Should America Have Capital Punishment The experts from both sides make their case. London Oxford University Press. This book brings together seven expertsjudges, lawyers, prosecutors, and philosophersto debate the death penalty in a spirit of open inquiry and civil discussion. Here, as the contributors present their reasons for or against capital punishment, the multiple facets of the issue are revealed in clear and thought-provoking...

System Comparison Matrix Juvenile Justice SystemAdult Justice SystemBothCourt jurisdiction is determined by age. Individuals on trial do not have a right to a jury trial. Purpose of procedures is to protect and treat. Proceedings are not considered criminal. Court proceedings are private.The purpose of the procedure us to punish the guilty. Individuals on trial have the constitutional right to a jury trial. Court proceedings are public. Court jurisdiction is determined by offense. Proceedings...

How does gender affect delinquency Historically, males were considered to be more prone to delinquency than females, given that the latter were less aggressive than males. Female crimes were different in nature than the respectful male, since they had more to do with sexuality (prostitution, sexual crimes, running away). However, nowadays gender does not seem to affect delinquency as much as it did in the past. And that means that although female delinquents are still less than their male counterparts,...

All the businesses and corporations are run by directors and shareholders. The latter are people who own a certain percentage of the company. The stock is a share in the ownership of a company and it represents the claim a person lays to the companys assets as well as the earnings. Acquiring stocks from a certain corporation has become a common form of investing. Investment made by businesses, partnerships or individuals affects the economy as a whole. The reason for the companies to issue stocks...

Many cases, be they trivial or headliners, will always face the eventuality that it will be heading to the back of  police dockets, be it for length of time or the lack of evidence to pin down certain individuals guilty of the crime. Most often, it is the latter, with law enforcement authorities running out of leads that can break the case open for the swift dispensation of justice for the victims and the families. One such case, the murder of Congressional intern Chandra Levy, falls into the...

The study is important in examining the sociological learning processes, as it will demonstrate that the students academic comprehension can be enhanced through incorporating sociological learning approaches into their studies. If it can be demonstrated that sociologically oriented learning facilitates the students academic performance in the classroom, then it can be shown that the peer feedback learning may have an advantage over the traditional instructor-centered learning with respect to skills...