Compare and contrast strain theory and labeling theory and their policy implication and answer the question below • What are the two theories? Present a brief summary of them including their variables and what is their hypothesis in relation to engaging in criminal activity. • Are the two theories that you chose opposites of each other or similar and how? • What is a real-life policy implication of each theory? • How does each policy implication reflect the respective theory by connecting the variables of the theory to the policy practices? • Does the community in which each policy implication is, look upon the policy favorably or unfavorably, and why?
