CMY3701
Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024
Unique Number: 575656
Due Date: 12 August 2024
SECTION A
INTRODUCTION
Social disorganisation theory, developed by Clifford Shaw and Henry McKay in the early 20th
century, provides a framework for understanding the relationship between neighborhood
dynamics and crime. This theory emerged from their extensive research on juvenile delinquency
in Chicago and remains influential in contemporary criminology. By examining the socio-
economic and environmental factors contributing to crime, Shaw and McKay's work sheds light
on how community structures impact criminal behavior. This discussion explores social
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