CRIM 1650 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Social Disorganization Theory, Black Market, Labeling Theory

• School: York University
• Department: Criminology
• Course: CRIM 1650
• Professor: Claudio Colaguori

Document Summary

Criminology week 5 lecture notes test: written answers on theory in detail, identify themes then define the themes. General statement, examples then concept and definition. Certain theories are more suited and capable of describing crimes than others. Sociological theories take precedent from biological and psychological theories. We live in a world of our own creation (social structures which is institutions within our mind) One of most significant theories in modern society is durkehim the thought modern society is like an organism (human body) Because all separate organs (eyes, skins etc) work together to create a self sustaining organism. Modern society there"s a lot of cohesion eg family, education, workplace, healthcare etc that works together and keeps society coherent. Society smooth functioning place according to durkheim- social functionalism. Social control and social regulation- ppls behaviour is kept in check. Crime still happens because not everyone is regulated, has strong social bonds, etc.