SOC 2700 Lecture : contemporary theories
21 Dec 2011
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Loss of skill set: why do people stay in a life of crime? y small minority y feel like they re trapped in deviant careers y seen as a profession to some people. An example of aging and crime: thornberry s interactional theory of crime: part of the life course theory of crime. The focus can move away from these things and toward more deviant activities y age is what is important, not race or class. Integrated theories of crime: a way of looking at a problem and using multiple theories to explain what is going on. Example: what is power? y propositions: making predictions. Multifactor: daniel glaser: differential anticipation theory y combination of differential association, control theory and rational choice y y people are socialized at an early age. Looks at relationships, lack of social bonds and various learning process: elliot et al.
