Social explanations of crime

Shannon Vettor; Maria Ioannou

doi:10.4324/9780203784235

Social explanations of crime

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Abstract

A common set of explanations for causes of crime relate to the person’s interactions with others. At the heart of these theories is the view that people learn, either directly or indirectly, to offend. This may be direct learning of how to commit crimes as well as the absorption of a moral code in which criminality is acceptable. This can include recognition that others regard the person as criminal and therefore channelling actions to fit those expectations. The different stages in personal development at which people do enter into this criminal ambience may also affect how longstanding is their criminality.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Criminal Psychology
Subtitle of host publication	Topics in Applied Psychology
Editors	David Canter
Publisher	Taylor and Francis AS
Pages	37-54
Number of pages	18
ISBN (Electronic)	9781444116953
ISBN (Print)	9780203784235
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203784235
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2014
Externally published	Yes

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