Talk:Double deviance theory

Which justice system

I have tagged this article with the Globalize template because, as it stands, the definition of the theory in the lead section uses the definite article, "the". The first cited source, which is used to verify the wording of the double deviance theory also presents evidence that suggests this theory does not apply to the British system, now, and also presents an alternative chivalry thesis. By contrast though, some other cited sources suggests it does apply to the American criminal justice system. Is this merely cherry-picking the research or are there also meta-studies that all show the same systemic bias across justice systems? The use of the definite article implies there is only one criminal justice system, yet every criminal jurisdiction has its own criminal justice system. So which criminal justice system does this theory apply to? Just the British system, or also the American one, some others, too, or any and all of them, worldwide? To what extent does the research support this theory? Simply listing various papers doesn't allow Wikipedia to conclude the theory applies in one, some or all jurisdictions. Wikipedia needs to also cite the research that concludes the theory is applicable to The criminal justice system for the reasons given by or in the theory and not for some other reason. Otherwise, Wikipedia is at risk of undertaking original research by synthesizing a conclusion when the research has not concluded the theory applies, or not. It is fine to state the theory, properly define it, and identify supporting evidence, but please also include and present the counter-balancing evidence and alternative theories, where these exist, from those same sources that might disprove the theory applies everywhere. - Cameron Dewe (talk) 08:22, 6 December 2021 (UTC)