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what are the strengths and weakness of modernization theory
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Edwin Sutherland
Edwin Sutherland
According to the "Intro to Criminology" book it says that Edwin Sutherland developed the Differential association Theory in 1939.
Differential association theory is a sociological theory that suggests individuals learn deviant behavior from those they associate with, particularly through close relationships and social interactions. The theory emphasizes the role of social environments in shaping individuals' attitudes and behaviors towards crime and deviance. It posits that exposure to favorable attitudes and definitions of criminal behavior increases the likelihood of individuals engaging in such behaviors.
It's strength is that it fits the facts, and you can see it in action (resistant germs, breeding of animals), and we know how it works (genetics). There is no specific weakness. You can argue for missing links but that's mostly silly. There are no facts that contradict it.
weakness of contingency and system theory
A theory of criminality based on the principle that an individual becomes delinquent because of an excess of definitions learned that are favorable to violation of law over definitions learned that are unfavorable to violation of law.
No, Hirschi studies why most people do not commit crime whereas Sutherland studies why/how some people do commit crime.
Strengths of Rostow's theory of production
strength: realistic reflection of world weakness: assumes commitment to materialistic goals only focuses on lower class ignore spontaneous crime