What criticisms have been made regarding Sutherland’s differential association theory?

What will be an ideal response?


A criticism of Sutherland’s theory is that not all criminals learn behavior from others. There are individuals who engage in criminal activity without being taught then later seek other individuals who also engage in criminal activity. Another criticism is that it does not make sense that everyone is born with a blank slate because then crime would have never existed.

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