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    Stream of consciousness greatly affects the way an author can present his story to his readers. The way that they can shift from topic to topic is incredible because it makes the story flow a lot smoother. This style of writing is very hard to conquer but James Joyce holds the undisputed title. Due to the brilliance of James Joyce‚ the use of stream of consciousness in Dubliners has a great affect on his story. From the two passages that were required to read‚ Joyce brings about similarities between

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    Social disorganization theory directly links crime rates to neighbourhood environmental characteristics. The core principle of understanding this theory is knowing that location matters‚ and it is a substantial factor that will shape the likelihood of an individual involving themselves in illegal or deviant activities. (Lily et al. 2015) This theory suggests that youths from disadvantaged neighbourhoods participate in a subculture that approves delinquent behaviours. It validates how low levels of social

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    Rational Choice Theory & Latent Trait Theory CJ200 September 28‚ 2013 1. Thesis I will explore Rational Choice Theory and Latent Trait Theory. I will further show how society responds to criminal behavior. I will show similarities and divergences between the two theories. 2. History of Criminology 3. Rational Choice Theory a. Evaluating the Risks of Crime b. Offense- and Offender-Specific Crime 4. Latent Trait Theory a. Crime and Human Nature b. General Theory of Crime

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    RATIONAL CHOICE THEROY -Explaining the Theory- Rational Choice Theory (aka RCT) is defined as a “principle that assumes that individuals always make prudent and logical decisions that provide them with the greatest benefit or satisfaction and that are in their highest self-interest (Investopedia.com‚ 2011).” In other words‚ Rational Choice Theory states that people are human beings base their behavior on rational calculations‚ they act with rationality when making choices‚ and their choices are aimed

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    You could ask a hundred people to describe themselves and what they like least and most about themselves‚ and I bet you would get the same answer every time. People would say they are caring‚ sweet‚ loving‚ forgiving‚ nice‚ and respectful. The thing is though not everyone is what they say they are. Some people say they are forgiving but the still hold grudges and other may say they are truthful but tell that one white lie. So how can I describe myself to you? I would have to start with being honest

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    Law Criminology and Penology (Law 214) Lecturer: Mr. James MAMBOLEO Topic:”Emile Durkheim’s Theory of Crime and Crime Causation” Dan KASHIRONGE _ 13j01allb043 Abstract The concept of “crime” has over the ages been subject to various definitions as the society tries to address it. Criminology is thus the study of crime and crime causation. It concerns itself with understanding the deep essence of crime as an act or omission‚ and all the reasons behind its occurrence. In this pursuit‚ criminology

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    police dramas‚ their portrayal of different means of committing and solving crime‚ and the depiction of law enforcers themselves can hamper and aid actual police work in a big way. Which drives which? Does fact derive from fiction or does fiction reflect fact? It is probably a bit of both‚ with real life providing the background/template for fictional action‚ but how much can a TV show influence what happens in real crime fighting? Police dramas affect real police-work (advantageously or not) in

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    The Psychological Theories of Crime Researchers in many disciplines have tried to understand why crime takes place and they have develop several theories for explaining crime. (Barkan and Bryjak‚ pg. 41) There are three different theories that explain the reasons of crime. Rational choice‚ deterrence and routine activities theory‚ biological and psychological theories and sociological theories. My focus on this paper are the different psychological theories for explaining crime Psychology is the

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    great point on demonstrating how a family would act and relate when they realize that the child that they have loved and nurtured all these years is not theirs. The families choose to get to know the children that they don’t know instead of doing the whole legal drama route. They get to know about the child that is biologically theirs and really discover how much love there is from the parent to child.  This is so relatable to everyone because it is about family and how important family is.  Love does

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    good choices lead to a fulfilling college experience and teach the difference of right and wrong and help guide future decision making. An essay that I found in the art of man states “moral reminders are checkpoint that you can use to remind yourself the outcomes of the good choices.” (Brett‚ 2013). Moral reminders are everywhere from reading class policies to signing the plagiarism agreement at school even the word school is a moral reminder that there are laws and principles guiding how your school

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