| Criminal Theories Part II |
Integrated-Structural Marxist Theory by Colvin and Pauly
Power-Control Theory by Hagan
Family social structure drives from the position spouses occupy in their work inside and outside the home. Non-supportive and contrary evidence in test.
Self-Concept Theory by Reckless and Dinitz
The way a person considers themselves as either "good" or "bad."
A good person may have an insulated self-concept that enables them to resistance delinquency.
Lifestyle-Exposure Theory by Gottfredson
Demographic differences in the likelihood of victimization are attributed to differences in lifestyles
Routine Activities Theory by Cohen and Felson
Routine activities or lifestyles in conventional society provide an opportunity structure for crime.
Cultural Conflicts
Conflicts arise when:
Codes of conduct clash on the border between groups.
Law of one group extends into another group.
One cultural group migrates into another.
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