SOCY 389 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Nomic, Gartner, Avail
9 Jan 2017
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Theoretical explanations of homicide: motivational approaches (why people do it and situations they are in) Marvin wolfgang (subcultural) violence as a way of life. Judith blau and peter blau: control explanations (communities with a lack of social control) Clifford shaw and henry mackay (social disorganization) Lawrence cohen and marcus felson (routine activities) people"s routines or patterns of behaviour leads to possibly more risk of being victimized. Motivated offender, suitable target and lack of capable guardian. Being outside of the home in isolated places. Be around risky other people, main young males who are not well known. Cross-national comparisons (18 different countries: cross-national data (macro-level indicators) Rosemary gartner and dane archer: higher rates of homicides in countries where there was, low infrastructure, high women participation in the labour force, more official violence: male vs. Unique features: women are less likely to be killed.
