Crime and deviance Flashcards
1
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Social disorganization theory
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crime rates are higher in areas that experience social disorganization
2
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strain theory
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gap between cultural values vs ability for someone to achieve those goals, causes them to go against cultural values
3
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conflict theory
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why inequality is a central factor in in the societies deal with deviance
4
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white-collar crime
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using power to get away with crimes, common ex. is tax fraud
5
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labeling theory
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if someone is labeled deviant, they are more likely to commit deviant crimes
6
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social control theory
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focuses on the reasons why people dont commit crimes
7
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differential association theory
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criminal behavior is learned through deviant interactions with others
