Examining Theory CJA/314 Version 3 1 University of Phoenix Material Examining Theory In this assignment, you have the opportunity to examine the theoretical principles associated with sociological perspectives of crime. View the following Films on Demand Videos located in this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings and select one for this week’s assignment: · “Prostitution Among Immigration Routes” · “Pelican Bay State Prison: War Zone” · “Tent City, Arizona” Selectand complete one of the following assignments about the video you selected: Option 1: Social Structure Theory Paper Option 2: Social Process and Social Development Theory Paper Option 1: Social Structure Theory Paper Social structure theories view societal, financial, and social arrangements or structures as the primary cause of deviant and criminal behaviors. After choosing one video for this assignment, address the main topic inherent in the video using a social structure theory framework. Address the key bulleted items outlined in the directions and explain how and why the content of your video may be appropriately acknowledged and studied using a social structure theoretical application. Select one video that supports a social structure theory. Write a 2,100- to 2,450-word paper that addresses the following: · How does the video you selected support a social structure theory? · What is the primary subject or content of the video? · What social issues are raised in the video? · What major principles of sociological theory are addressed in the video? · What might be some possible ramifications for social policy change? Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.Option 2: Social Process and Social Development Theory Paper Social process theories view deviant and criminal behaviors as evolving mechanisms learned through societal interaction. Social development theories view deviant and criminal behaviors as part of a maturational process. The process involves numerous perspectives—including biological, psychological, and social— that all occur simultaneously as the individual progresses through life. After choosing one video for this assignment, address the main topic inherent in the video using a social process or a social development theory framework. Address the key bulleted items outlined in the directions and explain how and why the content of your video may be appropriately acknowledged and studied using a social process or a social developmental theoretical application. Select one video which supports a social process and development theory. Write a 2,100- to 2,450-word paper that addresses the following: · How does the video you selected support a social process theory or a social development theory? · What is the primary subject or content of your video? · What social issues are raised in the video? · What specific social process or social development theory may support your video (if applicable)? · What might be some possible ramifications for s ...

1. Examining Theory
CJA/314 Version 3
1
University of Phoenix Material
Examining Theory
In this assignment, you have the opportunity to examine the
theoretical principles associated with sociological perspectives
of crime.
View the following Films on Demand Videos located in this
week’s Electronic Reserve Readings and select one for this
week’s assignment:
· “Prostitution Among Immigration Routes”
· “Pelican Bay State Prison: War Zone”
· “Tent City, Arizona”
Selectand complete one of the following assignments about the
video you selected:
Option 1: Social Structure Theory Paper
Option 2: Social Process and Social Development Theory Paper
Option 1: Social Structure Theory Paper
Social structure theories view societal, financial, and social
arrangements or structures as the primary cause of deviant and
criminal behaviors. After choosing one video for this
assignment, address the main topic inherent in the video using a
social structure theory framework. Address the key bulleted
items outlined in the directions and explain how and why the
content of your video may be appropriately acknowledged and
studied using a social structure theoretical application.
Select one video that supports a social structure theory.
Write a 2,100- to 2,450-word paper that addresses the

2. following:
· How does the video you selected support a social structure
theory?
· What is the primary subject or content of the video?
· What social issues are raised in the video?
· What major principles of sociological theory are addressed in
the video?
· What might be some possible ramifications for social policy
change?
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.Option 2:
Social Process and Social Development Theory Paper
Social process theories view deviant and criminal behaviors as
evolving mechanisms learned through societal interaction.
Social development theories view deviant and criminal
behaviors as part of a maturational process. The process
involves numerous perspectives—including biological,
psychological, and social— that all occur simultaneously as the
individual progresses through life. After choosing one video for
this assignment, address the main topic inherent in the video
using a social process or a social development theory
framework. Address the key bulleted items outlined in the
directions and explain how and why the content of your video
may be appropriately acknowledged and studied using a social
process or a social developmental theoretical application.
Select one video which supports a social process and
development theory.
Write a 2,100- to 2,450-word paper that addresses the
following:

3. · How does the video you selected support a social process
theory or a social development theory?
· What is the primary subject or content of your video?
· What social issues are raised in the video?
· What specific social process or social development theory may
support your video (if applicable)?
· What might be some possible ramifications for social policy
change?
Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.