Theories related to breaking bad

Description

This assignment is designed to allow you to apply a criminological theory (or theories) to various scenarios presented in crime-based shows. You must choose one episode from one of the following shows: 1) Orange is the New Black 2) Law and Order 3) Breaking Bad 4) Dexter 5) Sons of Anarchy 6) American Crime 7) The Sinner

Choose a show/episode that best aligns with the theory (or theories) you have chosen. Analyze the episode you chose using a criminological theory. You should outline how the theory explains the events/behaviours in the episode, as well as explain the strengths and weaknesses of the chosen theory. Your paper should have a clear thesis statement.

Paper Requirements: Your paper should include the following sections.

Introduction: The introduction should outline the subject of the topic, briefly introduce the episode, identify the theory used, state the thesis and provide an outline of the paper.

Section 1: You must provide a brief (no more than 1 paragraph) summary of the episode at the start of your paper.

Section 2: Choose one or a maximum of two theories to analyze the episode. Provide a brief explanation of the theory or theories. Your explanation of theory should be no more than one (1) page in length. The summary does not have to address all aspects of the theory. Your explanation should focus on the details needed to analyze the episode. When you do introduce new concepts, however, please make sure to provide an explanation for each.

Section 3: This is the longest, most substantive portion of your paper. You must analyze the episode through your chosen theory, selecting aspects of the show to examine how we can understand the show using your chosen theory. Ex: how can Walter White’s actions from Breaking Bad be explained using the Rational Choice Theory, or how is Differential Association Theory useful in understanding the dynamics in Sons of Anarchy?

Conclusion: Your conclusion should include a summary of the main arguments, limits and strengths of the theory. You must also suggest at least one other theory that would be of interest for this particular episode.