Author Question: Focusing on conditions within the urban environment that affect delinquency rates is known as what ... (Read 42 times)

colton · **on:** Aug 13, 2018

Focusing on conditions within the urban environment that affect delinquency rates is known as what theory?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

There are several questions and criticism regarding Gottfredson and Hirschi's General Theory of Crime (GTC). One concerns ecological differences. Explain what this means.

What will be an ideal response?

diesoon · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 13, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Social disorganization theory

Answer to Question 2

The GTC also fails to address individual and ecological patterns in the delinquency rate.
For example, if delinquency rates are higher in Los Angeles than in Albany, New York, would this suggest that the residents of Los Angeles are more impulsive than residents of Albany?
There is little evidence of regional differences in impulsivity or self-control. Can these differences be explained solely by variation in delinquent opportunity?
Few researchers have tried to account for the influence of culture, ecology, and economy.
Gottfredson and Hirschi might counter that delinquency rate differences may reflect delinquent opportunity: One area may have more effective law enforcement, more draconian laws, and higher levels of guardianship.
In Gottfredson and Hirschi's view, opportunity is controlled by economy and culture.