ecological theory and crime Flashcards
1
Q
Who argued that Chicago was split into distinct zones, and that certain zones were prone to crime?
A
Shaw and McKay
2
Q
What is social disorganisation?
A
lack of community cohesion and stability
3
Q
what is cultural transmission?
A
the distinctive culture and values of those living in zone two are passed down through generations and waves of immigrants
4
Q
what is differential association?
A
the idea that people are more likely to commit crime is they see people benefit from it rather than if they see people getting caught
5
Q
What is tipping?
A
When an estate is full of anti-social families (problem families) it tips and becomes known as a ‘problem estate’
