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SECTION A 1.1. Give a detailed discussion of Shaw and
McKay’s (1942) social disorganisation theory against the
background of scientific literature and the newspaper article
above. (15)


Shaw and McKay’s Social Disorganization Theory (1942) in
Context
Introduction
Shaw and McKay’s Social Disorganization Theory, introduced
in 1942, provides a framework for understanding how
neighborhood and community characteristics influence crime
rates. The theory emerged from their research on crime in
Chicago and has been influential in criminological studies. To
provide a comprehensive discussion, we will explore the
theory’s core concepts, its grounding in scientific literature, and
apply it to a contemporary newspaper article to illustrate its
relevance.
1. Core Concepts of Shaw and McKay’s Social
Disorganization Theory
• Definition and Overview: Shaw and McKay’s theory
posits that crime is a result of the breakdown of social
institutions and communal relationships within a
neighborhood. They argued that certain urban areas,

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