Social structure theories claim that neighborhoods with citizens in the lower classes create forces of strain,
frustration, and disorganization that, in turn, create an environment for crime. These theories have certain
truths in regards to resources and certain people’s experiences, but they also have disparities. For example,
the strain might not be due to economic class, but rather from a mixture of strains such as homelessness,
deviant values, and frustrations about poverty.
Instructions
- Review Chapters 6–9 in the textbook, Criminology Today: An Integrative Introduction.
Use the link below to access the book
https://www85.zippyshare.com/v/6qiEUrGd/file.html - View the attached media “3.4 Resource: Theories of Social Development and Conflict.”
- Using the Internet and any other relevant resources, research the phenomenon of crime running in families.
Do not rely on encyclopedias such as Wikipedia. Include in-depth news and magazine articles and scholarly
journal articles. One of the most famous crime families is the Dale Vincent Bogle family. Most of the children
and siblings of this convicted felon of the 1960s served (or are currently serving) time in prison. - Navigate to the threaded discussion and respond to the following discussion questions. If it’s relevant,
include your own personal experience.
a. Many sources argue that crime runs in families. Is that assertion true? If so, why?
b. What kinds of social policies might be built on the ideas expressed in the articles you researched?
Sample Solution
