Sociology 2266A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Social Disorganization Theory, Brad Delson, Sociological Perspectives
10 Apr 2020
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Adult shot through the chest by 3 teens that were driving around in a stolen car. All the teens had been socially deprived". One was adopted, one was raised by a single mother, and one was raised in a group home. Henderson received the most lengthy sentence (life for 2nd degree murder) Unescorted abscenes (had no issues with these) Finished his high school education ended up being released on day parole. Crime is the result of an individual"s location within the structure of society. Focuses on the social and economic conditions of life. Poverty, alienation, social disorganization, weak social control, personal frustration, relative deprivation, differential opportunities, alternative means to success, deviant subcultures and subcultural values. Crime is the end product of various social processes. Focus on inappropriate socialization and social learning as well as interpersonal relationships, strength of social bond, personal and group consequences of societal reactions to deviance. Crime is the product of class struggle.
