SOC 2700 Lecture Notes - Symbolic Interactionism, After Stonewall, Social Disorganization Theory
9 Oct 2012
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Neutralization: other points: used prior to a deviant act, resemblance to mitigating circumstances under the law. Ex: self defense someone running at you and your life is in danger: importance of subterranean values. Cultural components where physical violence is allowed. Ex: paying to watch boxing, hockey, ufc, etc: criticisms of neutralization theory: Ex: asking adult offenders why they committed crimes. Early influences of the chicago school of sociology: importance of rapid social change, associated problems with change. Ernest burgess: concentric zone theory: factory zone (the loop) Businesses, etc. (usually downtown core: zone in transition, workingman"s homes zone, residential zone, commuter zone. Zone in transition as a problem area: lack of common beliefs/norms. Different religions, backgrounds, etc: transient population. People constantly moving in and moving out: little incentive for sense of community . Neighbours constantly changing no reliance: disorganization: breaks down norms.
