Theory of Delinquency - 1458 Words

Theory of delinquency Deviant sub-cultural theories of crime focus on subcultures, i.e. groups within wider society with norms, lifestyles and values distinct from those of mainstream society. The focus in sub-cultural theories is on delinquency. In the UK, a preoccupation with the idea that future crime was determined by juvenile delinquency came about as a result of the 1895 UK Gladstone Committee, wherein research focused on gang culture among young males (aged 16-25). Deviance is perceived by sub-cultural theorists as a product of a subculture of delinquency which operates according to differ values from those of mainstream society. Criminal subcultures are organized and established criminal networks, providing a learning environment for young deviants to learn from criminal role models. According to sub-cultural theorists, subcultures provide alternative structures for those who are unable to achieve by legitimate means, such as the working classes (WC). Where access to legitimate opportunity structure such as education is limited, conflict structures develop. Gangs are the most common example of such a response. Influences Albert Cohen’s (1895-1981) theory of delinquency seeks to build on Merton’s Strain theory, which claims that delinquency is caused by strain between cultural goals and access to them. Cohen believed that criminal subcultures were â€Å"a traditional way of solving problems.† According to Cohen, deviance is a result of the inability of the workingShow MoreRelatedTheories Of Juvenile Delinquency798 Words   |  4 Pages Gabrielle Earle CRJ3003 Juvenile Delinquency SU01 Professor Mia Briggs South University-Online Campus December 12, 2017 †¢ Provide brief descriptions of at least three theories. Include an analysis of how each theorist views delinquency and its causes. 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According to Crime and Delinquency, by Larry Siegel the biosocial theory is, â€Å"An approach to criminology that focuses on the interaction between biologicalRead MoreFeminist Theories Of Female Delinquency829 Words   |  4 PagesFeminist Theories of Female Delinquency There has been a significant increase in the apportionment of women holding jobs after World War II. Reasons for this change include the feminist movement, inflation causing the need for two incomes, and marriage issues. (Conklin, p 145). The feminist movement has fought to help women move away from their traditional roles and obtain economic, educational, and social advancement. (Siegel, Welsh, p 148, 2011). The following will be explaining some historyRead MoreThe Labeling Theory For Juvenile Delinquency1577 Words   |  7 PagesThe Labeling Theory The labeling theory addresses deviants and puts concern on behaviors that other theories do not. Most theories are primarily concerned with why individuals commit more crime. Rather than analyzing the occurrence of crimes among social groups, the labeling theory challenge us to truly understand deviants and what it means to be categorized as a deviant individual. Unlike the control theories that assumes all of us must be held in check or â€Å"controlled† if we are to resist the temptationRead MoreGeneral Theory Of Crime And Delinquency919 Words   |  4 PagesGeneral Theory of Crime and Delinquency Many theories exist including biological, psychological, and sociological theories that have been proposed by many criminologists in the criminal justice field and have been closely studied by people (Agnew, Cullen, Wilcox, 2004). Most theories are proposed at the micro level meaning it tries to explain the criminal behavior of individuals and some are proposed at the macro level which tries to explain the crime rates in social groups, meaning micro focuses