NU explores the sociology of crime by understanding the major theories & assumptions throughout history. Learn about our degrees in sociology.

2018年4月23日 · Within the sociology of deviance and crime, there are four key theoretical perspectives from which researchers study why people violate laws or norms, and how society …

The sociology of crime (criminology) is the study of the making, breaking, and enforcing of criminal laws. Its aim is to understand empirically and to develop and test theories explaining …

2024年1月5日 · The sociological perspectives on criminal behavior offer a compelling argument that crime is not just an individual issue but a societal one. By examining the influence of …

Societal reactions to crime in the form of mass incarceration have in turn been linked to increasing racial and economic inequality. This research cluster draws together faculty in sociology and …

2024年9月1日 · It includes links to posts on sociological perspectives on crime (Functionalism, strain theory etc); crime control and punishment, including surveillance; the relationship …

2025年2月1日 · “Radical” criminological theories focus on power but anchor it in the political and economic structure of society. In particular, these theories generally explain both crime and …

2016年3月30日 · A brief summary table covering structural and action, consensus and conflict, and modern and post-modern perspectives on crime and deviance. Not sure how well it will …

Interactionists focus on the social construction of crime, whereby an act only becomes deviant when labelled as such, through societal reaction. However, not every deviant act or criminal is …

2024年11月14日 · In this article, we’ll delve into some of the most influential sociological theories of crime, including Social Disorganisation Theory, Strain Theory, Social Learning Theory, …