Sociology 2266A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Broken Windows Theory, Social Disorganization Theory, Social Control
17 Feb 2020
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Multifactor theories: social development model (sdm) Latent trait approach: crime and human nature, general theory of crime. Life course theories: glueck"s, sampson and laub"s age-graded theory. Will commit crimes for their entire lives, are career criminals (regardless of gender) Fluctuations in crime do not indicate fluctuations in propensity to commit crimes. Master trait personal attributes may be present at birth or established early in life, and remains stable over time. Propensity to commit crime is stable, criminal opportunities fluctuate and maturity brings less of these opportunities. Early social control and proper parenting can reduce criminal propensity. General theory of crime: only variable that matters is self-control which determines an individual"s criminality. What made some kids continue to commit criminal acts vs those who choose to stop. Involve: family dysfunction, sexual/physical abuse, substance abuse, precocious sexuality (strive to satisfy sexual instinct: range of social problems include crime and violence. Insist on policy reforms from a convict perspective: convict recommendations:
