2.2.3 - Describe sociological theories of criminality

• Social structure theories believe that society influences a person to become criminal
• Social structure theories say that social class is a primary cause of crime
• Criminal behaviour begins in youth in social structure theories
• Social structure theories of criminality are the result of favourable conditions in a community
• Unfavourable conditions in a community could be considered to have a high dropout and unemployment rates, and single parent families