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Sociological Theories: Chicago School/Social Disorganization Theory

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According to social disorganization theory, crime is primarily influenced by which of the following factors?

Neighborhood dynamics (correct)

Family dynamics

Peer group influences

Individual actions and behaviors

What key finding supported Shaw and McKay's social disorganization theory?

Presence of nuclear families in the community

Strong peer support networks

High socio-economic status of residents

High delinquency rates in areas with poor housing and health conditions (correct)

How did Shaw and McKay explain the patterns of delinquency in immigrant-settled areas?

Due to individual actors' actions

Related to family dynamics

As a result of strong social norms

Because of weakened social controls (correct)

Which theory examines the relationship between the design of physical space and crime?

Defensible space theory Signup and view all the answers

What concept does broken windows theory explore in relation to crime?

The link between low-level disorder and crime Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT identified as a contributor to patterns of delinquency in areas studied by Shaw and McKay?

Strong social norms Signup and view all the answers

What is the central argument of routine activities theory?

Opportunities for crime are shaped by people's everyday movements through space and time. Signup and view all the answers

According to Robert Merton's strain theory, what causes crime?

The gap between cultural goals and structural means to achieve them. Signup and view all the answers

According to Jock Young, what factors contribute to crime in contemporary society?

The dismantling of the welfare state and increasing income inequality. Signup and view all the answers

What is the central idea behind Albert Cohen's concept of status frustration?

Lower-class youths reject middle-class cultural goals due to lack of opportunity. Signup and view all the answers

According to Cloward and Ohlin, what factor influences delinquency in different neighborhoods?

The differential opportunity structures for illegitimate activities. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between anomie/strain theory and subcultural theory?

Subcultural theory builds on ideas of status frustration and differential opportunity from anomie/strain theory. Signup and view all the answers