Rational Choice Theory: The Seduction Of Crime Theory By Katz

The Seduction of Crime Theory by Katz argues that someone is already determined on the crime they will commit. They have thought about the crime thoroughly and will engage in that rime despite the consequences that might happen. The argument Katz make is that criminals are about reputation. They care more about their reputation than about the crime they commit. This theory argues that criminals want to be respected by others and know that they are not to mess with. Their title on the streets is more vital to them than anything else. This can be comparable to the rational choice theory. The rational choice theory by Clarke and Cornish’s main argument is that criminals, before they commit a crime, look at their choices, and engage in a series