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    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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    INTRO Joyful Strains is an anthology that portrays the journey of migrants from their homeland to their new country and their ways of coping to change. These migrants adapt to changes in different ways‚ while some constantly struggle and look for coping mechanisms‚ others accept the changes and remain grateful as they’ve faced worse situations in their homelands. 2nd BODY In these stories some characters face extreme racism‚ and feel a sense of discomfort. However by downplaying it and looking

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    Research Question: E. coli strain MM294 is placed under different sound frequencies. Does sound frequency affect the growth of E. coli strain MM294? Background: Noise pollution is a problem in urban areas and can be the cause of several health issues and increase risks of disease. It is interesting that even something inanimate like sound could affect so much of biological processes. The movement of energy through matter produces sound. Sound is a mechanical wave that travels

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    both the strain and control theories one must factor into their analysis the sub-categories of each theory and how they contribute to the overall spectrum of crime‚ punishment‚ and social control. The following evaluation consists of those evaluations that consist of the varying forms of both the strain and control theories of crime; including the strengths and weaknesses of each standpoint‚ the empirical validity of each‚ and the overall ramifications for crime prevention. Strain Theories Frustration

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    Student Study Guide for Ronald L. Akers and Christine S. Sellers’ Criminological Theories: Introduction‚ Evaluation‚ and Applications Fourth Edition Prepared by Eric See Youngstown State University Roxbury Publishing Company Los Angeles‚ California 1 Student Study Guide by Eric See for Criminological Theories: Introduction‚ Evaluation‚ and Application ‚ 4th Edition by Ronald L. Akers and Christine S. Sellers Copyright © 2004 Roxbury Publishing Company‚ Los Angeles‚ California

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    Differential Association Theory Differential association theory was Sutherland ’s major sociological contribution to criminology; similar in importance to strain theory and social control theory. These theories all explain deviance in terms of the individual ’s social relationships. Sutherland ’s theory departs from the pathological perspective and biological perspective by attributing the cause of crime to the social context of individuals. "He rejected biological determinism and the extreme

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    Juvenile Delinquency Theories Through an understanding of causes of juvenile delinquency society may come to deal preventively with delinquency; certainly treatment of the offender needs to be based upon an understanding of the causal mechanisms that have produced him. In this paper we’ll describe three theories of juvenile delinquency such as Social Learning Theory‚ General Strain Theory and Behavioral Theory and discuss appropriate preventive programs based upon these theories. In 1977 Albert Bandura

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    Merton reasoned that people adapt in certain ways‚ either by conforming to or by deviating from…cultural expectations.” (Schaefer‚ 2009‚ pg. 164) Merton’s theory suggests five forms of adaptation: Conformity‚ Innovation‚ Ritualism‚ Retreatism‚ and Rebellion. However‚ these forms of adaptation are not necessarily referring to change in personality; rather it is a change in behavior. As stated by Robert Merton‚ “Examination of how the social structure operates

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    Ivashin Ivan 431 Theories of deviance (1)The text describes issues of unacceptable behavior in the society. There was given 4 different theories that explain reasons and different aspects of deviance behavior. (2)In the beginning of the text author gives us the examples of deviance behavior: alcoholism‚ stealing‚ being nude in public places. Also there is a definition of deviance behavior: behavior that violates social norms and disapproval from the majority of society. However‚ the

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    behavior and contribute to stability. He had introduced the anomie theory to describe one’s loss of direction when social control of individual behavior has become ineffective (Schaefer). Robert Merton then later on adapted Durkheim’s idea of anomie to describe why people accept or reject goals of a community (Schaefer). For example‚ one significant goal in the US is success that is measured based on how much money one has. Merton accepts the idea that people choose to either modify themselves into

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