The US Justice System's Current Approach to Teens Should Be Described

question 16

Multiple Choice

The U.S. justice system's current approach to teens should be described as:

• A) punitive.
• B) lax.
• C) fair and reasonable.
• D) science-based.

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Definitions:

Ideology

A collection of beliefs and values, particularly one that underpins theories and policies in the economic or political realm.

Systems Of Domination

the complex and interconnected societal structures and mechanisms that perpetuate inequality and maintain power dynamics favoring dominant groups over marginalized ones.

Inequality

Refers to the uneven distribution of resources, opportunities, and rights among different social groups, often resulting in social stratification and differing levels of access to wealth, power, and status.

Formal Sociology

Simmel’s theory that argues that different human interactions, once isolated from their content, can be similar in form.