Sociological Factors that Causes Crime

Question 1

What are the 3 General Categories of Sociological Theories?

Answer 1

Crime, society and the environment

Crime, society and the association

Crime, society and the intrapersonal conflict

Question 2

Refers to thing, places, and people, whom we come in contact and play a part in determining our actions and conduct.

Answer 2

Sociological causes of Crime

Question 3

What are the 6 Sociological Process by which a particular person comes to engage in criminal behavior according to EDWIN SUTHERLAND

Answer 3

1. Criminal behavior is learned. It is not an invention by the criminal but learned in the process of association with others.
2. Criminal behavior is learned in the process of communication with other persons which could either be verbal or through imitation.
3. The principal part of learning occurs within the intimate personal group.
4. Upon learning criminal behavior, the criminal learns the techniques of committing crimes, its motives, drives and rationale.
5. The learning process may vary in frequency, duration, priority and insanity.
6. Criminal behavior is an expression of general needs and values.

Question 4

What are SOME Sociological Causes of Crime?

Answer 4

1. Lack of parental guidance
2. Broken homes and family
3. Injuring status of the neighborhood
4. Bad association with criminal groups
5. Lack of recreational facilities for proper use of leisure time
6. Lack of employment that leads to poverty

Question 5

Refers to the sub area of Criminology concerned with the role of social forces in shaping criminal law and concerning the role of criminal law in shaping society

Answer 5

Sociology of Law

Question 6

Refers to a written code definition and their punishment

Answer 6

Substantive Criminal Law