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CMY3701 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (575656) - DUE 12 August 2024
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[Company address] CMY3701 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (575656) - DUE 12 August 2024 CMY3701 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (575656) - DUE 12 August 2024 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) To provide a detailed discussion of Shaw and McKay’s (1942) social disorganization theory, let's break down the theory and then relate it to scientifi c literature and the context of the newspaper article. Shaw and McKay’s Social Disorganization Theory Background and Core Concepts: • Origins: Clifford R. Shaw and Henry D. McKay developed the social disorganization theory in the early 1940s. Their work was part of the Chicago School of Sociology, which focused on urban sociology and the study of social structures within cities. • Key Assumption: The theory posits that crime and delinquency rates are linked to the ecological characteristics of neighborhoods, ra ther than individual characteristics of residents. • Key Variables: Shaw and McKay identified three main factors contributing to social disorganization: 1. Poverty: Economic deprivation and lack of resources. 2. Residential Mobility: High turnover of residents lea ding to a lack of community cohesion. 3. Ethnic Heterogeneity: Diverse population with different cultural backgrounds, leading to difficulties in communication and unity. Mechanisms of Social Disorganization:The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
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