Instructions
Investigate the group MS-13. In 1200 words, relate the following information on MS-13:
Summarize the background of MS-13.
Describe how social structure or social process theory apply to MS-13 group; if both apply, explain how they apply and if neither applies explain why.
Explain how social structure or social process theory can be used to explain why the people committed the crime.
Describe how social structure or social process theorists would view this specific case.
Explain significant studies used by the theorists and how the studies might apply to understanding the case.
Explain which sub-theory of social structure and/or social process theory apply to this group and why.
Use four scholarly resources to support your explanations.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. Please include all HTTP and DOI of sited references
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Please Note the Reading Documents for the Week:
1. Read Chapters 8, 9, and 10 in Introduction to Criminology: Why Do They Do It?
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2. Watch “Aggression: Is Violence Learned?” [Video file] In Films on Demand (2013).
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3. Read “Socioeconomic Status, Subcultural Definitions, and Violent Delinquency,” by Heimer, from Social ? Forces (1997).
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4. Read Social Structure-Social Learning and Delinquency: Mediation or Moderation? by Verrill (2008).
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