How does 13th characterize our criminal justice system and political institutions? How did this film shape your understanding of the prison system? Was there a particular case or series of facts that altered or challenged any of your pre-existing views? Explain.

1. Briefly describe the difference between deviance and crime. How does Labeling impact what is deemed as criminal?
2. What impact does Race and Ethnicity have on the social construction of crime and deviance in our current society?
3. Why are twin studies an important way to learn about the relative effects of genetics and socialization on children? What questions about human development do you believe twin studies are best for answering? For what types of questions would twin studies not be as helpful? 
4. Do you think the way people behave in social interactions is more like the behavior of animals or more like actors playing a role in a theatrical production? Why? 

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1 13th is a documentary film directed by Ava DuVernay that explores the intersection of race justice and mass incarceration in the United States The film characterizes the criminal justice system and ... View the full answer