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Assignment:
Part 1
Discuss the crime "marital rape". Here, start by discussing the definition of the crime, and add the appropriate in-text references. Be very specific about the type of crime. Do not discuss a broad category of crimes such as property crimes or crimes against persons, or crimes against society. Those are very broad categories that have multiple types of crimes in it. Instead, focus your discussion on the specific type of crime that you've selected.
Discuss justifications for selecting marital rape
Part 2 (Theoretical Framework)
1). Discuss Social Control Theory. First discuss the elements of Social Control Theory, and then discuss how this theory explains the crime of marital rape. Include in-text references.
2). Discuss justifications for selecting Social Control Theory.
Part 3 (Magnitude of the Problem)
1). Discuss the magnitude of marital rape. For example, if you select Residential Burglary for your topic, you can discuss how frequently this crime occurs in the United States, potential losses, public fear of this crime, the media portrayal of this crime, the likelihood of victimization by this type of crime (e.g., what are the chances of being a victim of this crime?), etc. What does research say about this particular crime problem?
2). Use in-text references by citing your sources of info. List all references that you use within the text at the end in APA format.