Differences In Offending Between Ethic Groups: Triple Quandary Theory: Sewell

Question 1

Quandary

Answer 1

A major problem young black males face 3 problems which make them likely to commit crime

Question 2

One problem: boys in single parent families

Answer 2

Lack ‘ tough love ‘ from a father figure, join deviant subcultures to compensate

Question 3

Second problem: racism from wider society

Answer 3

Education e.g. teacher racism and extreme discipline of black male pupils, by police e.g. stop + search, in the work place

Question 4

Third problem: negative influences of black media

Answer 4

Misogyny towards women in song lyrics, violence through movies or music videos, idea that criminals are successful

Question 5

Evaluation

Answer 5

Sewell ignores the impact of single mothers on black girls

Fails to consider impact of racism on other groups