Describe the differential association theory of criminal behavior

What will be an ideal response?


Differential association theory addresses the issue of why some people become deviants while others in the same social situation do not. This approach takes the position that criminality is learned in association with those who already engage in criminal behavior. Whether a person becomes a criminal or not is essentially determined by those with whom he or she associates.

Sociology

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a. white c. multiracial b. black d. bi-racial

Sociology

When Japanese Americans were held in American internment camps during World War II,

a. men were required to work for low pay; women were not allowed to work although women could volunteer to work without pay. b. every able-bodied person in the camps was required to work. The pay was the same for all, young and old, women and men. c. each person was given a choice whether or not to work although the pay was low. d. internees competed for the few jobs available in the camps. The pay depended on the whim of the Army officer in charge.

Sociology

Racial and ethnic minorities have accounted for most of the population growth in recent decades

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Sociology

How does wealth differ from income?

What will be an ideal response?

Sociology