Lecture : SOC109H5 exam notes
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The growth of the neoclassical movement in criminology. Considered the roles of routine activities theory and rational choice theories to crime and deviance. Review of some contemporary policy applications of these theories. Views criminality in relation to people"s interactions with different organizations, institutions and processes in society. Consistent with concepts and ideas developed within psychology. Family relations, educational experiences and institutional involvement can all influence delinquency. Anyone has the potential to be involved in criminal activity if they are exposed to negative social experiences. Involvement with crime is the product of normal human learning processes. Crime was not the product of individual traits or socio-economic position. Crime is a product of learning processes that can affect anyone. Definitions favourable to crime are acquired through social interaction. Social learning happens through both primary and secondary sources. Through social learning, persons come to acquire definitions: