Write a paper discussing the myths and realities of crime.

  1. Imagine asking 100 strangers to describe a criminal. Predict whether those descriptions would be likely to focus on street criminals, or the variety of topics covered in this video.
  2. Describe how society defines crime. Do not provide a definition – instead, explain how the definition is reached.
  3. Discuss how society decides what to define as a crime.
  4. Present a clear statement about a particular crime, something we know to be absolutely true. Illustrate how we know that this is an accurate statement.
  5. Present an example of a widely held myth or misconception about crime and society. Determine how we know that this is a myth. Explain why this myth is so difficult to abandon.