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CMY3701 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (575656) - DUE 12 August 2024
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QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS CMY3701 Assignment 1 Semester 2 2024 (575656) - DUE 12 August 2024
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[Company name]CMY3701
Assignment 1
Semester 2 2024
(575656) - DUE 12
August 2024
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
, 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)
SECTION B
2.1 Discuss the assumptions of process theories and provide applicable examples. (10)
SECTION A
1.1. Shaw and McKay’s (1942) Social Disorganization Theory
Shaw and McKay's social disorganization theory is a cornerstone of criminological
theory, developed in the early 20th century to explain patterns of crime and delinquency
within urban areas. The theory posits that crime is predominantly a function of
neighborhood dynamics and social environment rather than individual characteristics.
Key Components of Social Disorganization Theory
1. Ecological Approach:
o Origins: Shaw and McKay, influenced by the Chicago School of Sociology,
utilized an ecological approach, viewing cities as complex organisms.
o Zones of Transition: They identified that crime rates were higher in zones
undergoing transition, characterized by poverty, high residential mobility,
and ethnic heterogeneity.
2. Structural Factors:
o Socioeconomic Status: Low-income neighborhoods exhibit higher crime
rates due to lack of resources.
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