CRIM 300W Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Anger Management, Structural Functionalism, Social Dynamics
26 Aug 2015
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Early theories of social structure: early to mid 1800"s. Distinguished concepts of social statics and social dynamics. Andre- michel guerry & adolphe quetelet. Crime is product of social structure, not individual making. Also concluded that opportunities, in addition to demographic characteristics, can account for where crime is concentrated. Added relative deprivation- greater inequality gaps b/w wealth and poverty in the same area tends to excite temptations and passions. Durkheim and concept of anomie. This is normal in society, and is actually necessary (even crime) Crim 300 section 6 - early social structure and strain. Structure theories have a macro analysis focus; commonly used to explain propensity of a certain race. Industrial revo brought many people from rural areas to the urban cities, resulting in inc social problems. Social statics - aspects of society that relate to stability and social order; allow societies to endure/continue.
