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Theory of Differential Association

Theory of Differential Association

Q Do you believe that crime is learned by association with others (Theory of Differential Association)? How can being around others who are committing crime cause others to follow the crowd? Provide examples to support your viewpoint. Do you believe that crime is a by-product of our culture, a reaction to unattainable goals? (Strain Theory). Does our society “support” criminal activity in some way? Provide examples to support your viewpoint.

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1.In criminology, differential association can be considered as an important theory for understanding the criminal behavior. It is a fact that crime is learned by association with others. When an individual in within a group and that groups is a part f a criminal activity then the particular individual will get the motives to adapt the criminal behavior, values, techniques and attitudes of criminals.