TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ……………………………………………………..1 Differential association theory………………..………………….2 Anomie theory……………………………………………………5 Conclusion……………………………………………………….11 References ………………………………………………………..13 INTRODUCTION The crime rate is on the rise in Kenya some theories try to define these rising criminality in Kenya. Anomie theory and differential association theory best explain the rising criminality in Kenya like for example in Kenya many individuals
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normal‚ mainstream culture may see as deviant. For example; in parts of Africa polygamy is allowed where as in mainstream western culture it is illegal. Durkheim’s develops this further and maintains that in modern societies there is a tendency towards anomie this is due to the rules governing behaviour have become weaker and less clear-cut because of the specialised division of labour modern societies have‚ that leads to individuals becoming increasingly different to one another therefore not all the
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5. What is cognitive skills training? Emphasizes the importance of problem solving skills that can be applied to a variety of problem situations. 6. How does Merton’s theory of anomie explain criminal behavior? Crime viewed as a basically utilitarian adaption to the anomic situation. 7. How does Sutherland’s theory of differential association explain the transmission of criminal behavior
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Patrick and Patrick O’Carroll. (1992). “Gangs‚ Drugs‚ and Homicide in Los Angeles.” American Journal of Diseases of Children 146. Paternoster‚ Raymond and Paul Mazerolle. (1994). General Strain Theory and Delinquency: “A Replication and Extension”. Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency. Volume 31. The National Gang Intelligence Center. (2009). Product No. 2009-M0335-001. “National Gang Threat Assessment.” Vowell‚ Paul and David May. (2000). Another Look at Classic Strain Theory: “Poverty
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CRIMINOLOGY DEFINITION. Definitions of concepts pose a lot of problems to scholars. This problem is more enhanced with criminology as it cuts across various disciplines. Despite the difficulties involved in coming up with a definition‚ attempts have been made by various scholars. HOWARD JONES defined it as the science that studies the social phenomenon of crime‚ its causes and the measures which society directs against it. FOX defines it as the study of law‚ broken law and the lawbreaker. PROF
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Assess the view that process of globalisation has led to changes in both the amount of and types of crime. Globalisation is the growing interdependence of societies across the world‚ with the spread of the same culture‚ goods and economic interests across the globe. Therefore what happens in one locality is shaoed by distant events. Globalisation has many causes including the spread of new information and communication and also the global mass media‚ cheap air travel influence. Held et al suggested
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Examinable Skills AO1: Knowledge and Understanding (43% of all marks available) Knowledge of the subject or topic must be accurate Must have sufficient depth of knowledge To UNDERSTAND the material‚ you must be able to select the right knowledge to answer the question Must use SOCIOLOGICAL knowledge rather than ‘common sense’ knowledge AO1 Yes I know what they mean No I don’t and therefore need to revise what they mean (a )Sociological concepts and theory: You must know what the terms mean Social
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There are many different factors that have to be considered when examining the role of access to opportunity structures in causing crime and deviance. Merton’s ‘Strain theory and anomie’ argues that deviance arises from the structure of society and that unequal access to legitimate opportunity structures is the cause of deviant behaviour. The main point that Merton’s theory outlines is the fact that people engage in deviant behaviour because they are unable to achieve socially approved goals by legitimate
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through time and growth and the interaction with others once outside the family domain. There are many explanations beginning with Durkheim who was a functionalist‚ there is Merton who doesn’t totally agree with Durkheim but adopted his theory on ’Anomie’ and made it his own. Michelle Deluce Tutor: Joanne Green CRIMINOLOGY Page 1 CRITICALLY COMPARE AND CONTRAST FUNCTIONALIST AND TRADITIONAL MARXIST PERSPECTIVES ON CRIME There are many theories on why crime exists as well has who is committing the
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Strain Theory in Relation to Crime Strain causes people to act against the law‚ breaking laws to attain their means. Merton’s theory on strain and anomie provides us with reasons for why the offender committed the crime break and enter. Merton’s strain theory shows us that the offender understood the norms of society but could not attain the means of it‚ he needed money go back to his girlfriend who was out west. Merton’s theory states that an individual who is lacking in social forms is more
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