There are a number of reasons that may play into reasons as to why an individual would want join a gang. Both social control theories and subcultural theories offer different ideas and perspectives. It may be for security, acceptance, unity or even a way to rebel against to the real issue. It’s a method of trying to control a certain situation or circumstance. Social control theory looks at different ways and ideas that influence an individual’s behavior in order to get them to obey a set of rules or ideals set forth by society.…
benefit the growth of the festival because they are all the key things that attract people to attend Festival Acadiens et Créoles. In conclusion there are many different aspects of the festival that allow it to be successful and continue growing. These aspects are things such as the 100,000 to 150,000 people and tourist who are estimated to have attended Festival Acadiens et Créole (Wartelle). Many of these people who are of Cajun Créole culture are not in fact from the surrounding area; however they took two busses in just to attend the festival.…
The Dakota Pipeline is in the process of being built to connect the oil rich areas of North Dakota to Illinois. The hope of completing the pipeline, would make moving crude oil to the refineries in the Gulf Coast or East Coast areas a lot easier. President Obama, in November of 2015, put a stop to the pipeline being built because of the controversy that it caused (Yan, Park, Ravits and Sidner, 2017). By putting an end to the controversy about the construction of the pipeline, it put a stop to the disagreements, and protesting over the project that went on throughout most of Obama’s presidency (Yan, Park, Ravits and Sidner, 2017). On the 24th of January 2017, President Trump signed an executive order to finish the Dakota Pipeline; however, the pipeline would need to be in agreement with the law before it can be completed (Yan, Park, Ravits and Sidner, 2017).…
New Orleans, known for their wild Mardi Gras celebration, experienced a tragedy as multiple shootings left three people dead and several other people injured. Police are investigating at least three separate shootings. Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is one of the most popular times to visit New Orleans. This is often a recipe for disaster as many parties and celebrations become out of control.…
For many decades and centuries there has been a debate within the criminologists population about the causes to become a criminal. Throughout time, people have tried to come to a conclusion about what could be the cause for crime. It was perceived that there was one single cause for someone to commit a crime, whether it was robbery or murder. The reason in the 17th century would be that, the accused is possessed(Causes of Crime). As technology and society advanced, many criminologists began to have a different perspective.…
Control theory concentrates on the elements that limit people from crime. They contend that all individuals have needs and desires that are more effectively fulfilled through crime than through legitimate channels. For instance, it is much less demanding to take cash than to work for it. So according to control theorists, crime requires no extraordinary clarification, and it is frequently the most practical approach to get what one needs. Instead of clarifying why individuals participate in crime, we have to clarify why they don't.…
Mardi Gras is a festival of feasting, dancing, and having a good time. It is a time to celebrate with family, friends and neighbors in the area. When it’s the most remember holidays in New Orleans to be yourself. I was about ten years old when my mom took me with the family to Mardi Gras festival. Remembering going to my first Mardi gras experience was amazing.…
Cajun Gypsy Growing up in a melting pot of culture, Lafayette has shown me how diverse and beautiful cultural identity can be. Even walking out of your front door can offer a blend of credentials required to be a part of a certain culture. This city, and surrounding areas, emit vibrant displays of what makes a person unique. From festivals celebrating food, to gatherings called specifically for international cultural appreciation, it is difficult to find another place so rich in culture.…
This research will focus on the theories of digital crime and how they cause criminals to commit their crimes. Choice theory is the notation that people always have some type of choice about how to behave, It is also based on the presumption that all behavior represents the single persistent strive to satisfy that person 's basic needs. Choice theory teaches that outside events that makes a person not do. It is the central aspect of its beliefs that are internally and not externally motivatives (William Glasser). Learning theory is a conceptual substructure describing how information is absorbed, processed, and retained during learning Even though Some people think theory has nothing to do with criminals who commits there illegal acts, because…
Thanksgiving Myths There are many Thanksgiving myths but I’m here to talk to you about two of them. The first one is “Native Americans wore complicated headdresses.” Well the feathery headdresses you are thinking of are barely worn only on special occasions.…
My parents came to America through school because where there from colleges are not so great. My parents are from a small place in Africa called Rwanda, it’s a pretty small country and not a lot of people know about it. Well my parents didn’t know each other back in Rwanda but met in America. They came here because they were given the option to come to America paid by the government to take studies and come back. My parents obviously didn’t do that but they got that privilege because they did good in school and over there school shapes your life more than it does here.…
Social control theory is also composed of the idea that social bonds can create a unity where people will not feel the need to commit crimes. Ideas that branch off of social bonds are commitment, attachment, and involvement. Attachment involves having a strong value in social institutions such as friends, family, and community. Beliefs are the foundation of how people feel towards society. People who have highly regarded religious beliefs are less likely to get involved in criminal activity.…
Applying Conflict Theory to Binge Drinking Society is broken down and understood through the use of theories. Social theories are analytical frameworks used to understand social problems that plague society. (Hungerford, 2008). Conflict theorists explain how society is structured to benefit few at the expense of the majority (Hungerford, 2008).…
Outline and evaluate two or more competing theories of drug use. Which of these do you think is most successful at explaining contemporary patterns of drug use, and why? The causes of drug use have been under discussion for many years. In this essay, I will outline several theories which divided into three main areas: biological theories, psychological theories and sociological theories.…
It influences people to drink to fit in at parties or other social events, then people end up driving under the influence and it makes them drunk which results in bad choices. People drink at social…