Social Disorganization Theory
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Says that low Socioeconomic Status, ethnic heterogeneity and ability to move homes through the neighbourhood can disrupt Social Control. This allows delinquency.
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Applies Concentric Zone Theory to the study of juvenile delinquency.
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Rates of delinquency stay the same for certain neighbourhoods. No matter what group is currently there. (Probably the transition zone).
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Bro says that the neighbourhood plays an important role in shaping these crime rates and such.
- Not many religious groups, schools aren't prioritized, etc.
- Young aren't kept in vision.
(SOC109 Lecture 12 (20249), p.12)
"Social disorganization undermines or hinders informal social controls within the community and neigborhood, thus allowing high rates of crime to occur"
- Solidarity plays a big part.
- Consensus and a common goal.
- Collective Efficacy