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Question:

A weakness about Suntherland's theory?

Author: (Pippa) Pippa Holloway



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-Can lead to negative stereotyping due to the theory looking more at the nururde side of the debate -States people who grew up in improverished areas are more likely to commit crimes, this could lead to negative and prejudice stereotypes about people within this area -This has ethical implications which are dangerous as it could lead to fewer job opportunities and class discimination for people who live in these areas. -Form of environmentla determinism and ignores the role of free will which could allow for people to not be involved within crime even if they live in these impoverished areas.


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