Application Paper of the following theory Peacemaking, Postmodernism, and Cultural Criminology to the film CRASH (2004)

· 400-500 words each theory.

· With each application, you will discuss how the theory would explain the chosen character/storyline/scene of the movie “Crash”(2004)

· “What would each theory say about this?”

· Make sure you make direct references to the readings provided below for each theory. Readings are attached to the homework.

· You also need to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the theoretical application.

· “How well does this explain this part of the film?”

· “What does it NOT explain?”

· Remember you are APPLYING the theories to the film, not showing how the film illustrates the theory.

· Do NOT spend substantial time/space in the paper describing the film. While you may want to use a few important quotes, the majority of the paper should be grounded in theory.

Peacemaking

Simpson, S.S.; Exum, L.L. and Smith, N.C. (2000) “The Social Control of

Corporate Criminals” in S.S. Simpson (ed) Of
Crime & Criminality Pine Forge

Press: Thousand Oaks CA

Sarre, R. (2003) “Restorative Justice: A Paradigm of Possibility” in M.D.

Schwartz and S.E. Hatty, (eds)
Controversies in Critical Criminology Anderson:

Cincinnati OH

MacLean, B., & Milovanovic, D. (1991).
New directions in critical criminology (p. 101-124)

Postmodernism

Arrigo, B.A. (2003) “Postmodern Justice and Critical Criminology” in M.D. Schwartz and S.E. Hatty, (eds)
Controversies in Critical Criminology Anderson: Cincinnati OH

Armstrong, E.G. (2008) “The Drug Court as Postmodern Justice”
Critical Criminology (Richmond, B.C.) 16(4), 271-284

MacLean, B., & Milovanovic, D. (1991).
New directions in critical criminology (p. 71-100)

Cultural Criminology

Ferrell, J. (2003) “Cultural Criminology” in M.D. Schwartz and S.E. Hatty, (eds)
Controversies in Critical Criminology Anderson: Cincinnati OH

Ferrell, J., Hayward, K. and Young J (2015)
Cultural Criminology Sage: London, UK