Criminal Theories: Part 2
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Labeling Theory by Lemert or Becker
Labels that are placed on people may be because of their behavior or the labels may cause their behavior.
Social Disorganization Theory by Shaw and Mckay
Social order, stability, and integration are conducive to conformity and disorder and mal-integration are conducive to crime and deviance.
Shaming Theory by Braithwaite
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Shaming: social disapproval which invokes remorse in the person shamed or condemnation by others who are aware of the shaming.
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Disintegrative Shaming: involves no attempt to reconcile the shamed offender with the community.
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Re-integrative Shaming: shaming followed by efforts to reintegrate offender back into the community.