Differential Association Theory

ASSIGNMENT:

 

You must select two of the following theories / concepts and write a paper about them:

 

  • Social Reaction (Labeling) Theory

 

  • Differential Association Theory

 

  • Neutralization Theory

 

  • Conflict Theory

 

  • General Theory of Crime

 

  • Victim Precipitation Theory

 

  • Incapacitation

 

  • Deterrence Theory (include both general and specific)

 

  • Anomie Theory

 

 

 

Your topic is limited to, those two theories and must be specifically about them. Do not inter-mix theories in your paper. Be clear in your language about which theory you are referring to. 

 

Your paper must:

 

  • describe the theory in detail;

 

  • explain how it developed;

 

  • identify who developed it (or at least who is credited with it); and

 

  • what it attempts to explain and how it can be applied to understanding crime or criminal behavior;

 

  • Compare and contrast the theories in particular in how they are related to the causes of crime.