Justifications of Deviant Behavior ... delinquent. Sykes and Matza argue that the will to delinquency arises from the feelings of desperation of lower class urban males. Such ... (2794 Words -- Approx. 11 Pages)
Biological Correlates of Crime ... theory, proposed by criminologists G. Sykes and David Matza, who noted that criminals and delinquents tended to rationalize their illegal behavior. ... (1906 Words -- Approx. 8 Pages)