Sociological Theories of Deviance
Sociological theori
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Sociological theories of crime or deviance are basically restatements of the obvious fact that the preponderance of criminal activity is associated with the culture of poverty in lower class, inner-city, mostly minority neighborhoods. These theories, however, often ignore the fact that the upper socio-economic strata of society are just as prone to crime. White-collar and business crime tends to be economic, non-violent, and less vigilantly prosecuted, and its defendants less likely to be convicted because they can afford to be more effectively defended. The anomie theory of deviance is based on the pioneering sociological writings of Emile Durkheim, who coined the term to refer to individuals, groups, or whole societies in which social norms of behavior are erratic or confused. This can occur due to personal trauma, social chan
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