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Crss 103: Introduction To Theories Of Crime Question Paper

Crss 103: Introduction To Theories Of Crime

Course:Bachelor Of Arts Criminology And Security Studies

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA
UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF ARTS CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES

CRSS 103: INTRODUCTION TO THEORIES OF CRIME
STREAM: B.A (CRIMINOLOGY) Y1S2 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE THURSDAY 15/8/2013 2.30 P.M. - 4.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

ANSWER QUESTION ONE AND ANY OTHER TWO QUESTIONS

SECTION A: COMPULSORY

1. By using relevant examples, discuss atleast six psychological theories that can be used be used to explain criminal behavior in Kenya today. [30 marks]

SECTION B: Answer any TWO questions

2. Write short notes on the following topics
(i) Anomie and Crime [5 marks]
(ii) Administrative theory and Crime [5 marks]
(iii) Feminist criminology [5 marks]
(iv) Strain Criminology [5 marks]

3. (a) “Many of the rules that define deviance and the contexts in which deviant behavior is labeled as deviant are framed by the wealthy for the poor, by men for women, by older people for younger people, and by ethnic majorities for minority groups” Discuss this statement by drawing your answers from labeling theory and crime. [15 marks]

(b) Constructively critique labeling theory and crime. [5 marks]

4. To what extent would you attribute the differential association correlates of crime in Kenya today? Support your answer by using Sutherland’s principles of differential association. [20 marks]

5. (a) What are the premises of biological criminology? [10 marks]

(b) By use of relevant examples, critically evaluate the premises of biological criminology. [10 marks]

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