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You do not currently have access to this chapter. PurchaseOur books are available by subscription or purchase to libraries and institutions. Purchasing information What theory argues that the causes of crime are located in the social conditions of a society that empower the wealthy?Conflict theory looks to social and economic factors as the causes of crime and deviance. Unlike functionalists, conflict theorists don't see these factors as positive functions of society.
Which theory argues that crime is due to social conflict social change and a lack of consensus in the group?social disorganization theory argues that crime is due to social conflict, social change, and a lack of consensus in the group.
What theory says that people have differing amounts of access to illegitimate means of reaching society's goals?Social strain theory was developed by famed American sociologist Robert K. Merton. “Strain” refers to the discrepancies between culturally defined goals and the institutionalized means available to achieve these goals.
Which theory examines how geographical location and features in the location affect crime?Environmental criminology is the study of crime as it occurs within a geographical area, and it's a positivist theory that suggests crime is influenced, if not caused, by a person's spatial environment.
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