CRIM 104 Chapter 8: CRIM 104 Reading 8
5 Feb 2017
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Described as the most important criminologist of the 20th century . Differential association theory proposes criminal behaviour is learned" & is learned in interaction with other persons in a process of communication . The motives, drives, rationalizations, and attitudes going along w/ criminal behaviour. Sykes & matza"s work on techniques of naturalization . Akers & burgess - differential association-reinforcement theory. More commonly referred to as social learning theory. Build upon sutherland"s notion that criminal behaviour learned. Specifying mechanisms contributing to learning of criminal behaviour. Difficult to over-state importance of differential association theory & wide variety of social learning theories & research studies developed over years as result. Sutherland known for fighting against characterization of criminals as being feebleminded/psychopathic/being products of poverty & poor childrearing. Argued criminals not substantially diff from non-criminals. Except for learned criminal attitudes/skills & behaviours. Sutherland had been working on & refining theory since late 1930s. Criminal behaviour learned through process of interaction & communication.
