1-How did Chicago School of Criminology explain the criminal behavior? What does Social Disorganization Theory posit? Explain the terms like social disorganization, social capital and collective efficacy.

2- Explain the Concentric Zones Theory which was introduced by Park and Burgess and led to the emergence of Social Disorganization Theory?

3- Explain Robert Merton’s Strain Theory. Explain the five modes of adaptation in this context.

4- Explain Robert Agnew’s General Strain Theory.

5- How did subcultural theories explain the crime and criminal behaviors? What are middle-class measuring rods and status frustration?

6- What are the six focal concerns that were introduced by Walter Miller to explain criminality of the lower class juveniles?

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Criminology Q1 Chicago School of Criminology tends to elaborate on the aspects revolving around criminal behavior while it focusses on relaying information on the factors that determine the developmen... View the full answer