McKay and Shaw's theory of this phenomenon held that it was most common in the second of Burgess'sfive "concentric zones.
McKay and Shaw's theory of this phenomenon held that it was most common in the second of Burgess'sfive "concentric zones." This phenomenon was also explained through the "differential association" theoryof Edwin Sutherland. In Italian School theories, it is thought to be a result of inheritance, as explained inthe "atavistic" theories of Cesare Lombroso. Robert Merton's "strain theory" holds that this is a naturalproduct of anomie. Wilson and Kelling's "broken windows theory" provides a way to reduce thisphenomenon, which Cesare Beccaria wrote about along with punishment. For 10 points, name thisphenomenon in which individuals decide to disobey the laws of society.
McKay and Shaw's theory of this phenomenon held that it was most common in the second of Burgess'sfive "concentric zones.
crime [prompt on deviance]