Anomie: Émile Durkheim

The Structural-Functionalist Perspective
Anomie and Suicide

Strain Theory

Merton's Theory of Anomie
Modes of Adaptation
Tests of Merton's Theory
Evaluation: Merton’s Theory
Institutional Imbalance and Crime
General Strain Theory

Theory Informs Policy

Cultural Deviance Theories

The Nature of Cultural Deviance
Social Disorganization Theory
Tests of Social Disorganization Theory
Evaluation: Social Disorganization Theory

Theory Informs Policy

Differential Association Theory
Tests of Differential Association Theory
Evaluation: Differential Association Theory

Theory Informs Policy

Culture Conflict Theory

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CRIMINOLOGY & PUBLIC POLICY

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KEY TERMS