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What are the strengths and limitations of sociological theories as explanations for criminal behavior?

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1. Sociological theories & Criminal behavior - 100 words
2. Examples of said theories - 100 words
3. Strengths & Limitations - 100 words

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Sociological Theories & Criminal Behaviour

Sociological theories are theories that are derived from the science of sociology which is the study of society and social dynamics. Their main condition as theories are that they look at social context and identify presence of social pressures to explain the contextual origins of criminal behavior. In a way, much of these theories are constructivist in that deviance - behavior contrary to ...

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