What Would Be an Example of What Bruce Western Calls

question 11

Multiple Choice

What would be an example of what Bruce Western calls "deterrence"?

• A)A former drug dealer who decides in prison that he or she wants to be part of the formal economy and decides to go to college to be a teacher.
• B)A mass murderer who is prevented from committing any more violent crimes because he or she is locked up in prison.
• C)A person who refrains from stealing a designer dress when she realizes she would end up paying more in legal fines than the cost of the dress if she got caught.
• D)A person convicted of raping women who takes a class in prison on feminism and begins to repent his or her crimes.

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Definitions:

Gender Prejudice

Preconceived opinions or judgments about people based on their gender, often resulting in discrimination or bias.

Organizational Commitment

The level of loyalty, involvement, and attachment a member has towards their organization, influencing their willingness to continue employment.

Diversity

The presence of differences within a given setting, including race, ethnicity, gender, age, and other attributes.

Development Of Prejudice

The process through which individuals form prejudiced attitudes or beliefs based on stereotypes, often leading to biased judgment and discrimination.