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Criminological Theories
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Criminological Theories
| Theory | Causes |
| Biological | Hereditary, Imbalances |
| Psychological | Low Esteem, Intelligence |
| Ecological | Poor neighbourhoods |
| Strain | Stress and goal imbalance |
| Social Learning | Imitations |
| Social control | Low self-control |
| Social disorganization | Socialization and Isolation |
| Labelling | Isolation and Identity Obsession |
| Conflict | Power differentials |
| Feminist | Gender Inequity |
| Postmodern | Privileges |
| Rational choice | Class struggles |
- Theories from the biological theory (Rafter, 2008) includes:
- Social Darwinism Theory
- Evolution and Hereditary Theory
- Theories from the Psychological theory (Pacheco & Barnes, 2014), includes:
Psychodynamic Theory
Behavioural Theory and
Cognitive Theory
- When the work and classification of evolution and human hereditary based on Mendel’s work was in debate.
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- Origination
- Social Darwinism Theory- originated in the late 19th century and early 1900s, (Rafter, 2008).
- Psychodynamic Theory- the theory originated in the foundation of psychoanalysis by Sigmund Freud in (1856–1939) (Pacheco & Barnes, 2014).
- Behavioural Theory – Was founded in 1970s through the study of human behaviour.
The evolution and the theories.
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- Theorists
- Social Darwinism Theory- the social Darwinism draws a lot of information and facts from different theorists (Rafter, 2008).
- Psychodynamic Theory- founded by Sigmund Freud in (1856–1939).
- Behavioural Theory – this was founded from the study of social learning by the theorist Albert Bandura (1978) (Pacheco & Barnes, 2014).
1. .There is Mendel the father of genetics, Goring Hooten, Spencer, Galton and Darwin all were involved in the understanding of social theory.
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- History and Origination
- Social Darwinism Theory- this is the debate against the foundation of human traits and genetics (Rafter, 2008).
- Psychodynamic Theory- founded by Sigmund Freud in (1856–1939) (Pacheco & Barnes, 2014).
- Behavioural Theory –study of social learning as a branch of social behavioural led to the development and classification of essential facts regarding social planning and development. (Pacheco & Barnes, 2014).
- ). It all started from the evolution and developing of necessary foundation to search for the need of survival. The minor premises is the lack of necessity through survival of the fittest rather both .
- It is the history of spanning the desire to understand and analyse human development from early childhood.
- It is through the creative and social behaviour which helps in supporting, guiding and ensuring a common trait and behaviour
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- Empirical Foundation
- Social Darwinism Theory – The foundation of evolution and human traits was the main element that grounded the theory (Rafter, 2008).
- Psychodynamic Theory – Sigmund Feud, doctrine the foundation of child development from early childhood (Pacheco & Barnes, 2014).
- Behavioural Theory – According to the findings of Bandura, behaviour modelling is factor that is observed and not born with (Pacheco & Barnes, 2014).
1. The different associations regarding the genetics, traits and how it all fit, was the essential element, which helped the foundation of Darwinism.
2. . To be the factor on how a child grows and how he/she behaves as a grown up.
3 . Bandura’s His findings grounded the theory as a way of interactions, observations and character .
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- Theoretical Components
- Social Darwinism Theory- The doctrine is natural selection from the biological category of theories (Rafter, 2008).
- Psychodynamic Theory- This belongs to the psychoanalytic school of thought of doctrine (Pacheco & Barnes, 2014).
- Behavioural Theory - This is a theory based on learning as observed by the major premises of which emphasises on the role and conviction of learning from experiences, observation and mass media (Rafter, 2008).
- Darwinism, theory’s major premises is the conclusion of Darwinism is the survival for the fittest and the struggle to survive.
- It is has a major premises is criminals always get to be associated with either acts in their childhood. Although powerful, did not offer a support for its minor premise of lack of conviction of grown up criminals with good character and childhood history.
- It is through this we learn the foundation and essence of behaviourism
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- Applications
- Social Darwinism Theory – in the modern community there exists examples of social Darwinism especially in the social development of racism and political platforms (Rafter, 2008).
- Psychodynamic Theory – This is a more advanced manner which is helpful in developing and helping in the formulation and therapeutic processes(Richards, 1989).
- Behavioural Theory – similarly, it has been used in the development and achievement of counselling for teenagers and juveniles.
2. It has been used in the process of understanding criminals .
3. Behavioural theory - It has become a positive element and application of counsellors in helping child development in juvenile systems
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- The problem of Crime
- Darwinism defines crime as a consequence based on hereditary facts or traits (Rafter, 2008).
- While psychodynamic and behavioural all base crime on the role of experiences, assimilations and interactions from childhood till adult development.
- Cultural Influences
- The associations and plans of cultural influences affects the normal and essence of understanding the role of survival for the fittest(Richards, 1989).
- It comes a minor trait that has not been used in a given generation.
- The same applies to understanding and developing the aim of behaviour and learning.
- Culture influences the assimilations and activities from childhood to adulthood.
- Hence, it is imperative to understand the strengths and weaknesses of culture.
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- Solutions
- The solutions for family is the use of treatment and socialization.
- Through therapy will also help in behavioural development and psychoanalysis therapy (Pacheco & Barnes, 2014).
- This is the first observation to learn, develop and promote the usual support to implement and demonstrate the value, resource and development of a more productive society.
- This will a normal observation and a revolution around family members and community.
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References
- Curran, D. J., & Renzetti, C. M. (2001). Theories of crime. Pearson College Division.
- O'Connor, T. (2006). In Crime Theories, Mega Links in Criminal Justice
- Pacheco, D., & Barnes, J. C. (2014). Psychological Theories of Crime. The Encyclopaedia of Theoretical Criminology.
- Rafter, N. (2008). The criminal brain: Understanding biological theories of crime. NYU Press.
- Richards, R. J. (1989). Darwin and the emergence of evolutionary theories of mind and behaviour. University of Chicago Press.