Using this material as reference, Juvenile Delinquency in a Diverse Society, Author: Bates, Kristin A., Swan, Riche, Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc., Edition: 4, Year Published: 2023 - Bates, Juvenile Delinquency in a Diverse Society, 4th Edition Chapter 1: Thinking About Juvenile Delinquency in a Diverse Society : ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

Instructions: For this week's discussion, you are asked to:

A. critically examine the concept of juvenile delinquency and its broader implications in society. In your initial post, please address the following:

1. Define juvenile delinquency. Provide a working definition using your course materials and scholarly sources.

2. Describe the three conceptions of delinquency (legal, role, and societal reaction).

3. Discuss the well-being of children, particularly focusing on how measures of well-being are influenced by race and gender.

4. Compare and contrast individual versus institutional racism, classism, and sexism, and explain how these forces impact juvenile experiences.

5. Using your sociological imagination, critique societal responses to juvenile delinquency. Explain the impact of discretion (by police officers, judges, or probation officers) in the juvenile justice system and how it shapes youth outcomes.

Prompt to Answer: In 200 words, analyze how definitions and perceptions of delinquency, combined with race, class, and gender, affect children's well-being and the juvenile justice system's response. Do you believe discretion in the system leads to fairness or perpetuates inequality? Support your answer with at least one scholarly source cited in APA 7th edition format.