Social Disorganization
Marilyn Arellano
Social disorganization
May 2, 2014
CJA/384
Instructor: Patrick Cote
According to Thomas (1920) social disorganization is defined as, "The process by which the authority and influence of an earlier culture and system of social control is undermined and eventually destroyed” .
The purpose of social disorganization theory is to help one understand why there are different crime rates in different communities. The theory believes the absence of community organization leads to these varying rates. Social disorganization theory bases the attributing variation of crime and criminal behavior on the absence of communal relationships and communal institutions, such as church (Social Disorganization Theory, n.d.).
Social disorganization was first developed in the early 1900s. Chicago was the home to a large immigrant population. The new immigrants did not learn the social rules; as a result it led to a state of disorganization (Social Disorganization Theory, n.d.). Currently our country faces the same issues with illegal immigrants crossing over the boundaries illegally. Some people argue immigrants should not be allowed to cross the border and others argue that immigrants should be allowed to cross the border as long as they follow the laws. I believe some people are afraid if illegal immigrants are allowed to cross the bounder the state will become a state of social disorganization.
There are two characteristics that contribute to social disorganization. The two important characteristics are the low-income levels earned by the residents, and demographic of the residents. The residents tend to be divorced, single parents, and minorities (Hardy, 1999).
Inner city areas and poverty-stricken areas are places with less social organization and more social disorganization; as a result of the disorganization people of the community tend to feel like they do not belong. These feeling can come from lack of ownership. For example a person
Social disorganization
May 2, 2014
CJA/384
Instructor: Patrick Cote
According to Thomas (1920) social disorganization is defined as, "The process by which the authority and influence of an earlier culture and system of social control is undermined and eventually destroyed” .
The purpose of social disorganization theory is to help one understand why there are different crime rates in different communities. The theory believes the absence of community organization leads to these varying rates. Social disorganization theory bases the attributing variation of crime and criminal behavior on the absence of communal relationships and communal institutions, such as church (Social Disorganization Theory, n.d.).
Social disorganization was first developed in the early 1900s. Chicago was the home to a large immigrant population. The new immigrants did not learn the social rules; as a result it led to a state of disorganization (Social Disorganization Theory, n.d.). Currently our country faces the same issues with illegal immigrants crossing over the boundaries illegally. Some people argue immigrants should not be allowed to cross the border and others argue that immigrants should be allowed to cross the border as long as they follow the laws. I believe some people are afraid if illegal immigrants are allowed to cross the bounder the state will become a state of social disorganization.
There are two characteristics that contribute to social disorganization. The two important characteristics are the low-income levels earned by the residents, and demographic of the residents. The residents tend to be divorced, single parents, and minorities (Hardy, 1999).
Inner city areas and poverty-stricken areas are places with less social organization and more social disorganization; as a result of the disorganization people of the community tend to feel like they do not belong. These feeling can come from lack of ownership. For example a person
References: Hardy, C.L. (1999). Social Disorganization Theory. Retrieved from http://www.ehow.com Thomas, W.I. (1920). Social Disorganization Theory. Retrieved from http://www.d.umn.edu/~bmork/2306/Theories/BAMsocialdisorg.htm Social Disorganization Theory. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.sitemason.vanderbilt.edu