Bibliography: - General Strain Theory and Delinquency: a Replication and Extension; Raymond Paternoster & Paul Mazerolle (Journal of Research in crime and Delinquency‚ Vd. 31 No. 3‚ August 1994 ) Lanier‚ M.M. & S. Henry‚ Essential Criminology 3rd edition‚ Boulder‚ Colorado: Westview Press‚ 2009 Matsueda‚ Ross L. 1988. “The Current State of Differential Association Theory.” Crime and Delinquency M. Maguire‚ R. Morgan & R. Reiner. The Oxford Handbook of Criminology‚ Oxford:
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based on the Merton’s Theory of Anomie‚ which seeks to explain why feral practices come about and what are the technological and social influences and supporting factors which lead to this phenomenon. This study thus intends to build a conceptual base for future studies on feral practices by providing a holistic view on the phenomenon and also identify directions for future research. Keywords: Feral Practices‚ Feral Systems‚ Shadow Systems‚ Merton’s Theory of Anomie‚ Deviance INTRODUCTION Billy
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DEVIANT BEHAVIOR by: Juvy Pascua NATURE AND MEANING OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR Deviant behavior is a form of behavior which goes beyond the expected or approved behavior of the group. It is a behavior which maybe be tolerated‚ approved or disapproved by the group. What is considered deviant in one society may not be considered as such in another. What is deviant in a particular society at a particular place and time may not be considered as deviant at a future time. THEORIES OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR
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the way for his other sociological theories such as anomie and suicide (Durkheim‚ 1982). Durkheim generalized that every behavioral pattern whether it is fixed or not‚ so long as can restrain people from external‚ as the term of social fact. In other words‚ social fact is like a table putting in the middle of one corridor which ward if someone wants to go opposite side of some customs and habits or moral values. In addition‚ Durkheim analyzed anomie is one of the most important issue in his theory‚
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Effectiveness of In-School Programs and After School programs A Review of the Literature California State University Los Angeles Criminology 301 Professor Jenny June 7‚ 2012 Abstract In recent years‚ the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) noticed the increase in the number of teens between the ages of nine to seventeen being involved with gangs in the United States. While most people would agree that gang membership is an individual choice‚ scholars believe that
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Benedict‚ H. (1992). Virgin or Vamp. New York: Oxford University Press. Chawkins‚ S. (2002‚ July 9). Molester Who Had Himself Castrated Must Remain in Custody. The Los Angeles Times‚ B5 "Chemical Castration" Elliot‚ Delbert. (1985). Explaining Delinquency and Drug Use. Beverly Hills‚ CA: Sage Publications. Albany‚ NY: University of New York Press. 1989. Perspectives on Offending. Cornish & Clarke. 1986 Groth‚ N Men Against Sexual Violence. Retrieved October 19‚ 2003 from http://www.menagainstsexualviolence
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Youth Disorder Defined The concept of youth disorder has been examined and studied in detail and length‚ describing as well as exploring the extent and depth of the nature of construct. The existing definitions of youth disorder vary with the complexities of characterizations and classifications that have been attach to the concept (Gotfredson‚ 2001). The concept falls opposite of the word conformity in which any contradiction for the set social expectations is viewed negatively by the majority
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deviance‚ social order and social control * The distinction between sociological theories of crime and other theories (eg biological‚ psychological); crime and deviance as socially constructed * Functionalist theories of crime: Durkheim‚ anomie‚ collective conscience; Merton’s strain theory; manifest and latent functions; functionalist subcultural theories * Marxist and neo-Marxist theories of crime: classical Marxism‚ laws reflecting class interests; Neo-Marxism‚ hegemony‚ the CCCS
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How does subcultural theory explain the development of gangs and gang culture? Subcultural theories investigate why criminal group activities develop within society. A subculture is a distinguishable group of individuals set apart from mainstream society because of its differences in beliefs and rules which differ from the broader culture. Subcultures can be applied to an extensive range of groups however this essay will discuss delinquent subcultures. (Haralambos M and Holborn M‚ 2004) Frederic
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Solidarity is the degree and type of integration‚ which is presented by a society or crowd with people and their fellow citizens. Solidarity refers to the bond that’s in a society that keeps people tied with one another. What makes the basis of solidarity depends on the type of society you are in. In a more humble society it may be mainly based around relationships and shared values. In more complex societies there are numerous theories that determine the sense of social solidarity. Durkheim used
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