CRMJ 201 Lecture 9: CRMJ 10:27 Unit 2
14 Nov 2016
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Strain theory: built upon durkheim"s theory of anomie. Anomie - social conditions in which norms are con icting or entirely absent: when strain leads to anger, we are more likely to commit crime. Anger or frustration are the more serious reason. Result of a few things: if we have a goal and we fail to achieve it, fair or just outcome vs. what really is to happen, he says that this strain results in a pressure. Pressure you to respond - you respond or you try to repress by using illegal means: using drugs. Can explain some cyber crime/corporate crime: if you don"t feel like you are getting the amount of money you deserve. Political crime: people still don"t feel like they are getting what they deserve. Thursday, october 27, 2016: to be wealthy (degree of wealth varies) Your expectations are high, and when you"re let down - you drop fast. By removing/emphasizing the idea of the dream.
