Rationality of Crime and Curing Deviance

Discussion Forum

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................................................3
FORUM 1........................................................................................................................................3
Is the crime and its classification completely rational or is the rationality bound ?...................3
FORUM 2........................................................................................................................................4
How can we cure deviance when the psychological positivism has many distinct and
conflicting theories?....................................................................................................................4
CONCLUSION ...............................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................6

INTRODUCTION
Criminology is a study of the crime from the point of view of society. It not only study
the crime but also its impact on society, the causes of crime and the characteristic of individuals
who commits the crime. The main focus of criminology is what makes the person commit any
crime or the act in the criminal manner (Pridemore, Makel & Plucker, (2018)). This report shall
deal with the rationality of crime and how deviance can be cured from psychological positivism
when it has many conflicting and distinct theories.
FORUM 1
Is the crime and its classification completely rational or is the rationality bound ?
Crime is the unlawful act which is punishable by the state or any other authority. It is an
act which is not only harmful to the particular person but to the society, community and the state.
Such kind of act are punishable and forbidden by the law. The crimes in Australia are classified
on the basis of severity of punishment which is called grading. The crimes are graded into four
types which are discussed below-
 Felonies- These are the most serious crimes and are supported by heinous intent such as
intention to kill , grievous injury or the destruction of the property. These are graded the
highest and all the sentencing options are available which may be prison time, execution,
fine or the alternate sentencing like rehabilitation, probation and the home confinement. Misdemeanors- These are less serious as compared to felonies. These are punishable by
the jail time of one year, fine or other sentencing alternative such as rehabilitation,
probation or the community service. Jails and prisons are different as the former is
operated by counties and cities and the later is operated by the federal or state
government, depending upon the crime. Felony misdemeanors- These are such crimes for which government can punish and
prosecute as either the felony or the misdemeanors. This discretion lies on judges but in
some cases, prosecutor can also punish.
 Infractions- These are also known as violations which are least serious offences which
are punishable generally by fine or other sentencing alternatives like traffic school
(Lauritsen & Cork, (2017)).