William Chambliss Studied How the Biases of Police and Community

question 55

Multiple Choice

William Chambliss studied how the biases of police and community members affected their reactions to and treatment of middle- and lower-class delinquents,and how the behavior and appearance of the delinquents themselves determined what kind of treatment they received.The two groups of adolescents under investigation were called the "__________" and the "__________."

• A)Jets;Angels
• B)Saints;Roughnecks
• C)Killers;Skinheads
• D)Aces;Spades
• E)Diamonds;Latinos

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Definitions:

Utilitarians

Philosophers or adherents of the ethical theory known as utilitarianism, which evaluates the morality of actions based on their outcomes or utility in maximizing happiness or well-being.

Criminal Penalties

Sanctions imposed by a court following a criminal conviction, which may include imprisonment, fines, probation, or other penalties.

Socially Undesirable Behavior

Actions or conduct by individuals or groups that are considered harmful or offensive according to societal norms and values.

Equal Protection Clause

A part of the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution requiring states to treat all its citizens equally under the law.