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First I must say that we are using the word theory as used common in today society, not the science use of word. When it comes to comprehending the theories behind connections in between crimes and people or the community. Many individuals may not realize that the beliefs that separate the theories are not as complex as they might appear in the beginning. By simplifying the core of the theories, individuals are able to more effectively comprehend the various theories. That can assist people to recognize the theory that they most identify with when considering the interactions of crime and society. Once the structure of the theories are understood, it is a lot easier to build upon the theory by consisting of some of the more complicated ideas supported by the theory. A variety of theories exist, and lots of are being developed daily on the part of individuals. However, there are a few theories that are more common and widely held as beliefs than other theories might be. There are social structure theories or those theories that the status and building and construction of the social setting will define the likelihood and amount of crime in the area. People who are exposed to hardship and other signs of social wear and tear are thought to be more prone to criminal activities and acts of violence. There are other particular social theories that believe crime is perpetuated by the inequality that exists within the social structure that is developed. When people are unable to achieve that which society expects of them, such as the "American Dream", these individuals rely on crime to try to recognize this dream. Private theories exist in order to explain criminology within a society. Characteristic theories are those based upon scientific knowledge of the human body and how chemicals and hereditary material will figure out or change how an individual reacts to stimuli. Aggressive habits and antisocial propensities are simply a few of the many personality type of individuals that are involved in crime, and the connect to genetics, hormones and other biological factors are presently being studied. Some theories stop looking at what encourages an individual to become corrupt and instead concentrate on the effects of society to describe how and why some people are able to lead productive and admirable lives. These theories are commonly described as control or social control theories. In an example, it is shown that an individual that has a greater degree of self control will have the ability to wait patiently while attaining their dream or goal instead of using possibly degenerate methods in order to gain immediate access to their desire. Symbolic interaction as a theory examines the relationship of the powerful, ruling class and those that are less powerful. By incorporating themselves into the belief that they were less powerful, youths that were looked down on played up to the role designated to them. It represents a self-fulfilling prediction of sorts because the youths are taking the more powerful group at their word and transferring the meaning onto themselves as crooks. Of the last main theories that surround criminology, reasonable option theory preserves that wrongdoers weigh the pros and cons of a result similar to anybody else. When the costs and benefits are dissected, the wrongdoer will make a decision. They may consider the time and place for the crime in order to discover the circumstance with the most low crime risk. What are the Basics of Critical Criminology? In feminist theories, individuals attempt to give another dimension to criminology, in the form of gender. Many parties concerned with this type of critical approach to criminology also try to educate other female criminologists. While there are other theories that are applicable in the field of criminology, such as peacemaking and postmodern theories, the conflict and feminist theories are the most prevalent ones within the world of criminology at large. By looking at the way that different theories can be applied to criminology and the different areas that fall under the term, individuals are able to learn more about the society in which they live. Another point that can be explored would be how the criminal relates to the society in which the crime is committed. Within critical criminology, there are a number of theories that have been formed. Conflict theories were never very popular within the United States, in part due to the fact that during the late 1970's, when critical criminology was more popular, there were many criminology departments that were closed due to political reasons. Conflict theories were never very popular within the United States, in part due to the fact that during the late 1970's, when critical criminology was more popular, there were many criminology departments that were closed due to political reasons. While there are other theories that are applicable in the field of criminology, such as peacemaking and postmodern theories, the conflict and feminist theories are the most prevalent ones within the world of criminology at large. While criminology is the scientific study of the interactions that inherently occur between criminals and the public or the criminal elements and society, critical criminology is slightly different. One of the main questions that individuals interested in critical criminology need to ask themselves whether or not an act is a crime because it is wrong or whether it is merely a crime because someone with the elected power decided to make it so. Exploring the Basics of Postmodern Criminology When it comes to postmodern criminology, one of the most basic beliefs and suppositions is that not only is crime the result of the social interactions in an area, which is the foundation of most conflict theories in criminology, but also that the social context will play a part on the outcome of a situation. By expanding upon theories that have already been created, it is possible for individuals to evolve the beliefs more and hopefully get closer to the truth of identifying how a criminal is created and what effects this has on individuals and the society at large. Expanding upon theories that have already been created, it is possible for individuals to evolve the beliefs more and hopefully get closer to the truth of identifying how a criminal is created and what effects this has on individuals and the society at large. Building and rebuilding social contexts and responses, as a whole we can work together to create a better society. When the society is more healthy and stable the criminal element will not be as prevalent, which is one of the important building blocks of postmodern criminology theories. Postmodern criminology supporters will look at a crime or criminal action and will go on to ask a very important question. In some cases, individuals are forced to go against the normal responses to particular situations. The individual policeman can not be said to be deviant or inherently criminal, because if the shooting is justified than he had no other reaction. When the society is more healthy and stable the criminal element will not be as prevalent, which is one of the important building blocks of postmodern criminology theories. CWP References http://galilee.0catch.com/books/spring2009/Understanding.Criminology.3rd.Edition.Jun.2007.pdfhttp://www.openuniversity.edu/courses/modules/dd212

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