CRM 1300 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Social Disorganization Theory, Anomie, Elijah Anderson

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Criminology
• Course: CRM 1300
• Professor: Sam Alvaro

Document Summary

Durkheim emphasized the influence of structural forces on individual behavior such as suicide. Felt that human natural is basically selfish with individuals having unlimited aspirations that if left unchecked by a strong society, would result in chaos. Socialization and social ties; socialization we learn social norms and become good members of society, the ties we have to family, friends, and thus other further help socialize us, integrate us into society and control our aspirations. High neighborhood crime rates due to weakened norms, social bonds and conventional social institutions; evidence of social disorganization includes diapidation and high rates of poverty and divorce. High neighborhood crime rates due to high rates of density, poverty, coexistence of residential and commercial property, transience, and dilapidation. Crime results from the failure to achieve the cultural goal of economic success through the institutional means of working. Negative emotions and thus delinquency result from the failure to achieve.