CRM 2301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Social Disorganization Theory, Differential Association, Urban Decay
31 Oct 2016
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Deviance is learned in association with other deviants. Deviance is a strain between legitimate means and dominant goals. Attempt to move beyond the inadequacies of previous theories (integrate strengths, and overcome inadequacies) Chicago school, functionalism, anomie and differential association = inadequate explanations and solutions to crime post wwii. Embodiment of all that is wrong in society. Carrier of all evil, immortality and social disorder. Young people being misunderstood and dismissed by adults and they get blamed. Rebelliousness of gang youth = sign of fundamental challenge to social order and institutions. Urbanization = divided neighbourhoods = urban decay = gangs. Other examples: immigrants, indigenous people, homeless, sex trade (cid:449)o(cid:396)ke(cid:396)s, hell"s a(cid:374)gels. Emotional act; subcultural response to the failure of living up to middle class values. But viewing subcultures as a solution to dilemmas. Cathartic response to shame and guilt and lower self-esteem.
