Due 10/27

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Recently activist groups have proposed a return to Marxist philosophies when advocating for change in pursuit of social justice and economic inequality. Briefly discuss the concept of radical criminology and the teaching of Marx to demonstrate your understanding. Then answer the following question: Does the Marxist perspective hold any significance for contemporary American society? Why?

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Chapter 8 contains a discussion of the labeling process. Briefly explain what labeling is and how it can be detrimental to offenders. What are a few examples of the everyday imposition of positive (rather than negative) labels? Why is it so difficult to successfully impose positive labels on individuals who were previously labeled negatively? What are some ways the criminal justice system can remove the stigma and labels society places on offenders? 

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Throughout this text the effects and influence of technology on the field of criminal justice is discussed. Choose and discuss one way that newly developed technology is being used by criminals to commit crimes today.  Then discuss how advances in technology are improving crime detection and resolution capabilities. What challenges do advances in technology present to law enforcement.  Do you believe that police agencies will be able to continue to investigate and solve crimes using technology?