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Application Paper of the following theory Marxism, Left Realism, and Feminism to the film CRASH (2004)

· 400-500 words each theory.

· With each application, you will discuss how the theory would explain the chosen character/storyline/scene of the movie "Crash"(2004)

· “What would each theory say about this?”

· Make sure you make direct references to the readings provided below for each theory. Readings are attached to the homework.

· You also need to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the theoretical application.

· “How well does this explain this part of the film?”

· “What does it NOT explain?”

· Remember you are APPLYING the theories to the film, not showing how the film illustrates the theory.

· Do NOT spend substantial time/space in the paper describing the film. While you may want to use a few important quotes, the majority of the paper should be grounded in theory.

Marxism

Beckett, K., & Sasson, T. (2000). The War on Crime as Hegemonic Strategy: A Neo-Marxian Theory of the New Punitiveness in U.S. Criminal Justice Policy.

Leveille, J (2008) “Toward a Marxist Analysis of Discretion and Institutional Discrimination in the Legal System”  Crit Crim 16, 39–52

Left Realism

DeKeseredy, W. (2003) “Left Realism on Inner City Violence” in M.D. Schwartz and S.E. Hatty (eds) Controversies in Critical Criminology (pp. 29-39)

Lea, J. (2002). Crime and modernity: continuities in left realist criminology.  Crime and Modernity, 1-214.

MacLean, B., & Milovanovic, D. (1991). New directions in critical criminology

Feminism

Burgess-Proctor, A. (2006). Intersections of Race, Class, Gender, and Crime: Future directions for feminist criminology. Feminist Criminology, 1(1), 27–47.

Polk, K. (2003). Masculinities, femininities and homicide: Competing explanations for male violence. In M. D. Schwartz & S. E. Hatty (Eds.), Controversies in critical criminology (pp. 133-146)

MacLean, B., & Milovanovic, D. (1991). New directions in critical criminology