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maychende

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What is Sutherland's differential association theory? How can it be used to explain violence? Give examples.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Mr. Walton owns a chain of factories in which he makes running shoes. As such, Mr. Walton is a __________.
 
  A) functionalist
  B) feminist
  C) capitalist
  D) symbolic interactionist



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Answer to Question 1

The ideal answer should include:
 Explain basic tenets of differential association theory.
 Explain violence in the five ways articulated by the theory: interactions, techniques, definitions, life cycle, violence and nonviolence mechanisms.
 Apply theory to modern examples of violence.

Answer to Question 2

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