You will submit a paper analyzing and comparing two theories we’ve leamed during the semester to explain a crime/ham/social problem. In this paper, you will: I. Briefly define the social problem/criminal activity you are focusing on 2. Summarize each theory a. Identify the components of each theory • What is included In the theory? • How do the components of each theory work together? • Which types of crime/harm does this theory best explain? b. Provide the context for the theory • Is the theory affiliated with a particular theorist? School of thought? Time period? c. Describe critiques of the theories • What is excluded or not included in the theory? • What are the limitations of the theory? • Which crimes/harms not explained by this theory? 3. Analyze how these theories explain (or don’t explain) the social problem/criminal activity you have selected for your paper. 4. Conclusion
