evaluation of sutherland's differential association theory- strengths Flashcards
what is a strength of Sutherland’s differential association theory?
constant
why in Sutherland’s differential association theory is constant a strength?
crime often runs in families
individuals with criminal parents are more likely to become criminals themselves
why in Sutherland’s differential association theory and by crime running in families being a constant, how does an individual turn criminal?
learned criminal values and techniques in the family
what is another strength of Sutherland’s differential association theory?
(relating to people)
relationships
how is relationships a strength in Sutherland’s diffrential association theory?
yound deliquents are likely to have criminal friends, suggesting they learn their behaviour from peer(s) groups.
can lead offenders to justify their behaviour