Read Dougs story in the Human Ecology Perspective section of your textbook.
Respond to the ethical questions that follow. To what extent is economic inequality
fair? Did Doug have the right to vent his anger in such a violent manner? What, if
anything, could be done to improve Dougs economic and ecological status?
The bulk of your paper should focus on the third component above (the model of
community change). Your paper must include a minimum of two scholarly sources
and be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.
Chapter 7 of the textbook discusses adolescent suicide. Select a group that could
be considered a minority (e.g,. Hispanics, homosexuals, or students with learning
disabilities) and discuss the potential suicide risk for this group. What factors may
make them more or less likely to attempt suicide than other groups? What support
can be given to individuals and/or groups to decrease suicide attempts? Rely on
research findings to answer these questions.
Outline the three macro systems theories discussed in Chapter 12 of your textbook
(functionalism, conflict theory, and interactionism). Describe how each of these
perspectives would explain the macro system problem of crime and delinquency.
Which approach do you support the most? Explain your reasoning.