Criminology in Policing: Sociological theories II – Strain, subcultures and delinquency

10th October 2023Dr Carina O'Reilly - Academic Editor, Policing Insight

In the latest in a new series of The Police Student focusing on Criminology in Policing, Policing Insight Academic Editor Dr Carina O’Reilly explores sociological theories for explaining crime, including the concept of ‘anomie’, strain theory, and the ‘subcultures’ explanation for why people at the bottom of the social ladder are more likely to become involved in crime.

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