CRI205H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Donald Cressey, Gabriel Tarde, Differential Association
4 Aug 2022
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Social learning and social control theories of crime. Origins lie in the ideas of gabriel tarde (1843-1904) and his theory of imitation. Human contact to learn how to behave. Consistent with ideas and concepts developed within psychology. Idea that crime - and the values and motivations that promote crime - are the product of normal human learning processes. Criminal behaviour is learned - just like conventional behaviour - within social groups. Must learn both criminal motivations and criminal techniques. Even if motivated things you have to learn. A person becomes deviant when they experience more favourable than unfavourable definitions towards deviance. Definition person in network that is supportive of criminal behaviour. 10 closest friends 6 pro drug dealing vs 4 anti drug dealing. Definitions vary according to frequency, duration, intensity and priority. High likelihood of being a drug dealing. Frequency frequency of interaction with person who uses drugs. Duration people known longer have more influence.
