SOC 2760 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Differential Association, Lust Murder, Karla Homolka

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 2760
• Professor: Stephanie Howells

Document Summary

Brookman"s chapter theories: chicago school of criminology and the concept of social disorganization. Social disorganization within particular areas or communities. The ways in which communities evolve and grow using a social ecological model. Argued that certain neighbourhoods had periodically to cope with an influx of outsiders. Example: the forum of new immigrants or business organisations. Could lead to conflict and struggle over space and a general negative effect on the balance or equilibrium of the community. Zone of transition: a particular area or zone within the city of chicago that was especially criminogenic as a result of such processes and disturbances to the social equilibrium. Refers to the inability of a community structure to realize the common values of its residents and maintain effective social control. Emphasis on the criminogenic nature of particular jurisdictions or specific neighbourhoods as opposed to the individuals who inhabit them.