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Race, Class and Criminal Justice, Social disorganization theory results in…
Race, Class and Criminal Justice
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Explains urban crime rates, increase in crime with change and growth in cities
Poverty and unemployment undermine the family, the primary unit of socialization
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Concentration of the poor means individuals are subject to strong peer-group leading to non-conforming behavior
Poverty is associated with inadequate access to medical and nutritional resources contributing to poor performance in school
Social disorganization theory results in a high rate of crime and delinquency in disadvantaged neighborhoods that are suffering from a breakdown of their social structure and community cohesion. When neighborhoods lack the social control mechanisms necessary to maintain strong social bonds and formal networks, individuals are more likely to engage in non-conforming, criminal behavior and delinquency.