introduction to crime theory 9

Part I

***The minimum word count for the entire is 1300 words and you must include three scholarly sources! Scholarly sources does not count toward word count! You must use APA formatting to cite your sources. Be sure to read the entire assignment and address each issue/question posed. (References doesn’t count towards word count)***



1. In detail, describe the Theory of the Chicago School.

2. Edwin H. Sutherland offered his theory called the Theory of Differential Association. List the nine components of his theory and offer your thoughts on whether you agree with each one or not.

3. What are Subculture Theories? Provide a list of what you would consider subculture groups and why you place them in that category.

4. What differentiates Social Control Theories from the other theories we have learned about?

Part II

***The minimum word count for the entire is 250 words and you must include three scholarly sources! Scholarly sources does not count toward word count! You must use APA formatting to cite your sources. Be sure to read the entire assignment and address each issue/question posed. (References doesn’t count towards word count!)***

This week, you’ll study some of my favorite criminological theories. Of them, I am a big proponent of the developmental or life course theories. To that end, please answer the following discussion questions as part of this week’s assignments:

“Define developmental or life course theories. Do you you concur with these theories? Why or why not. Please explain.”