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The relationship between socioeconomic structure and crime in the context of social disorganization and strain theories. It discusses the impact of poverty, particularly childhood poverty, and the formation of an underclass. The document also introduces social disorganization theories, including Shaw and McKay's work, and strain theories, such as anomie and relative deprivation. It concludes with a discussion on cultural deviance theory and its implications for public policy.
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Chapter 6 Social Structure Theory
Socioeconomic Structure and Crime
Socioeconomic Structure and Crime
Socioeconomic Structure and Crime
Socioeconomic Structure and Crime
Figure 6.3 The Three Branches of Social Structure Theory
Social Disorganization Theories Links crime rates to neighborhood ecological characteristics Social disorganization includes low income groups with large single-parent households and institutions of broken down social control Residents in crime-ridden areas are trying to leave at the earliest opportunity
Social Disorganization Theories
Figure 6.5 Shaw and McKay’s Concentric Zones Map of Chicago
Social Disorganization Theories Community fear: Social and physical incivilities increase the fear of crime (i.e. graffiti, prostitutes, dirt, and noise)
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Strain Theories
Figure 6.6 The Basic Components of Strain Theory