what is the social structure theory?

Question

How does the social structure theory explain crimanl behavour

Answer 1

Not being an academic you would have to share more information for me to give really good help but I'll try just using language.

Social Structure would imply the social conditions of family, culture and environment that contribute to nurturing a person's development. Negative elements in either of these factors could create a tendency to rebel against any of the others.

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Answer 2

Anomie: a social condition, lacking of NORMALcy; disconnected from society. Not sure how to explain the social structure theory besides from my textbook. sorry.

Answer 3

Heres some references because the question is too broad. These references were use for: http://www.bookrags.com/Social_learning_theory Akers, Ronald L. (1973). Deviant Behavior: A Social Learning Approach. CA: Wadsworth Publishing Company, Inc.
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Answer 4

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