Question

question 21
10 points
explain the relationship between racial threat theory and institutional racism as it relates to delinquency rates for minority youth.
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question 22
3 points
what was the most significant finding in wolfgangs study, \delinquency in a birth cohort\?

Explanation:

For Question 21, racial threat theory posits that when the proportion of minority - group members in a population increases, the dominant group may perceive a threat, leading to the reinforcement of institutional racism. In the context of minority youth delinquency, institutional racism can manifest in harsher sentencing, discriminatory policing, and unequal access to resources. This can contribute to higher delinquency rates for minority youth as they are more likely to be targeted and punished by the justice system.
For Question 22, Wolfgang's study "Delinquency in a birth cohort" found that a small percentage of the cohort, often referred to as the "chronic 6 - 10%", were responsible for a disproportionately large share of delinquent acts. This finding highlighted the significance of focusing on high - risk individuals in crime prevention efforts.

Answer:

Question 21: Racial threat theory can lead to the reinforcement of institutional racism, which can contribute to higher delinquency rates for minority youth through discriminatory practices in the justice system.
Question 22: A small percentage of the cohort (the "chronic 6 - 10%") were responsible for a large share of delinquent acts.