The Broken Windows Gladwell Summary

Next, Gladwell presents in his article the theory of the Broken Windows. A theory depicted as when ones environmental surroundings are degraded and never fixed, the people living in or commuting through these places begin to get a negative vibe that no one cares and no one is in charge, which makes some people lash out causing crime rates to rise. Gladwell provides the reader with insight on what broken windows really is when he states, “In a city, relatively minor problems like graffiti, public disorder, and aggressive panhandling…are all the equivalent of broken windows, invitations to more serious crime”(4). This gives the reader relatable examples of broken windows, which solidifies what Gladwell is trying to convey about this theory. In