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Crim Exam 2
Theories
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Undergraduate 1
11/04/2008

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Social Disorganization Theory
Definition
states crime is based on how the society is
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Deviance Places Theory
Definition
stated when there are common people struggling more will follow
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Anomie Theory
Definition
stated that crime was the result of there not being enough resources to conform people about crime and people acting on this
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General Strain Theory
Definition
stated that crime is the overall impact of society
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Macro Theory
Definition
stated that crime is based on social class
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Differential Opportunity Theory
Definition
stated that crime is based on the lack of opportunity
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