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Humanities and development studies: Strain theory notes

Institution: Laikipia University

Course: Bachelor of Arts in Criminology

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There are many theories written by many scholars about crime causal factors but here is a summary of one of the thoeries going by the tittle strain theory. They theory try to explain crime in a perspective of an individual getting involved in crime as a result of straining...,

STRAIN THEORY
Introduction
Strain theory mainly focuses on the structure of the society and the limited means of many people to achieve desired goals. In other words, strain theory sees crime and delinquency as a result of the anger and frustration people feel because of their inability to achieve the ''American dream''. Thus, in this view, socially generated forces and pressures drive people to crime. These strains as they are termed, are not evenly distributed in the society but are most severe among the groups with the highest crime rates.


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