Join me at 10:30am, cst, to discuss social explanations of delinquent behavior.
THINKING CHALLENGE: How are juveniles more vulnerable to their social environment?
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On to current 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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ocial 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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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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