2.2.3 - Describe sociological theories of criminality

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    • 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