Thread by @michelle_furlow

Join me at 1pm, cst, to discuss social explanations of delinquent behavior.

THINKING CHALLENGE: How are juveniles more vulnerable to their social environment?

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We are back from campus, at the 'criminal justice from the kitchen' home office to discuss some social aspects of #JuvenileDelinquency, are we ready to get started?

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Infinite. The multiply in my closet, I swear.

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But back to business! We examined Biological & Psychological explanations. We dabbled in gender. Those explanations focus on the individual delinquent. We are now going to shift our focus on a social approach

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Four major types of social theories of delinquency are:
~ social structure theories,
~ social process theories,
~ life course theories,
~ and social reaction theories

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THINKING CHALLENGE: Of the theories to be discussed this week, which do you find to be the most of interest?

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THINKING CHALLENGE: Of the theories to be discussed this week, which do you find to have the most impact to delinquency?

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Social structure theories focus on two major factors that influence delinquency: socioeconomic conditions and cultural values

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Social structure theories examine why lower-class youths are more likely to commit crime than middle- and upper-class youths

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If we are going to look at Social Disorganization Step by Step: Step 01: Poverty

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Social Disorganization Step by Step: Step 02: Breakdown of formal institutions

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Social Disorganization Step by Step: Step 03: Breakdown of social control

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Social Disorganization Step by Step: Step 04: Criminal Areas begin to develop

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Social Disorganization Step by Step: Step 05: Crime is normalized, maybe not accepted, but seen as an insurmountable challenge

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Social Disorganization Step by Step: Step 06: Criminal Careers Develop

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Strain theory states crime is a function of conflict between people’s goals & the opportunity to achieve those goals

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The third major type of social structure theory is subculture theory. A subculture is a set of values, norms, and beliefs that differs from those within the dominant culture

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According to the subculture theory, delinquent youth hold values, norms, and beliefs in opposition to those held in the dominant culture

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THINKING CHALLENGE: In what ways do you believe youth culture diverges most dramatically from "dominant" culture today?

Attitudes towards ...

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How well do YOU know our youth of today? What group do you consider yourself?

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Let's test your knowledge/assumptions about today's youth.

Myth/Reality: "Gen Z has a negative outlook on the future of the environment"

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Myth/Reality: "Gen Z has less interest in alcohol"

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Myth/Reality: "Gen Z is more entrepreneurial than older generations"

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Myth/Reality: "Gen Z is hopelessly screen dependent"

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Myth/Reality: "Gen Z is concernedly vulnerable to social media & influencer culture"

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Why are these differences important? Real or imaginary, each generation often defines itself by it's differences from it's predecessors

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By simply function of age, many young people can feel isolated or separate from "mainstream" society.

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Then we can add additional challenges in society, poverty, access to education, opportunities for financial literacy & success ... which multiply isolation for young people

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Youths in rebellion of dominant culture often experience "Status Frustration", a sense of anger, isolation, outsider experience to mainstream society

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Middle Class Measuring Rods cause status frustration. The school system favors middle-class dress, mannerisms, and etiquette.

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Subcultural theories argue that strain is NOT structural, but interpersonal, located at the level of group interaction

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The delinquent subculture is a consequence of socialization practices.

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Cloward and Ohlin (1960) believe that many individuals aspire to a middle class lifestyle many others simply want money without having to improve their lifestyle or change their present social class membership.

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More than 40 years ago, Walter MILLER identified conduct norms, known as “focal concerns” that help define lower-class culture.

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I highly recommend the @frontlinepbs documentary "The Interrupters", featuring @AmeenaMatthews

pbs.org/wgbh/frontline…

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THINKING CHALLENGE: Which movie best encapsulates the idea of teenage subcultural deviance?

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THINKING CHALLENGE: So, after our discussion on Social Structure & Social Process, do you believe delinquency occurs due to ...

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THINKING CHALLENGE: What social forces in your life influence the subculture in which you feel an active part?

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THINKING CHALLENGE: Could contemporary social unrest be considered a form of status frustration?

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Ultimately, subcultural theories summarize that delinquency is the result of being taught the morals, values, and techniques of criminal behavior through participation in our social circles.

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As a child of the 80s, I very much remember THIS CLASSIC anti-drug ad on TV



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THINKING CHALLENGE: What influences are most significant in shaping the values of youth today?

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Differential Association argues that individuals commit crime when they learn / observe criminal patterns by those in their immediate circle of family, friends, neighborhood

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Differential Association argues that individuals commit crime when they learn / observe criminal patterns by those in their immediate circle of family, friends, neighborhood

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Associations are perceptions that we acquire through a lifetime of experiences

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Differential associations may vary in frequency, duration, priority, and intensity

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Delinquents differ from non-delinquents in the extent of their exposure to definitions and situations that portray delinquent acts as appropriate

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Delinquent behavior is learned in the same way as any other behavior

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THINKING CHALLENGE: Is crime learned in the same way that one learns any other skill?

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Juveniles commit delinquent acts because they learn the attitudes, skills, and rationalizations necessary to commit these acts

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Juveniles drift from delinquent behavior to law abiding behavior, illustrating that juveniles choose when & where delinquent acts are appropriate

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We covered A LOT of theories this afternoon

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Which social theory would you like more information or clarification on?

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Were there any aspects of social explanations of delinquency that were especially interesting to you?

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As always, please rate this discussion so I can continue to improve as an instructor ...

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I always welcome questions, insight, feedback, I look forward to hearing from you!

~ Michelle

@UnrollHelper