Social Structure Theory

Social Structure Theory In today’s society we have seen the increasing amounts of crime either in the newspaper, news in media, or even experience it on our own. The government questions what are the reasons people develop criminal behavior which more than likely leads to criminal activity. The social structure theory has created surveys and information regarding to the people’s reactions, feelings, knowledge and economic class that makes them develop the urge to get involved in crime.
Social structure theory asserts that the disadvantaged economic class position is a primary cause of crime. (Inchaustegui, Shanali) The social structure theory consists of three subtypes of theories: social disorganization theory, strain theory, and culture
(Siegel, Larry J.) The first theory gives us information with the guide of data found that there are different areas in Chicago that differentiate the percentage of crime rates. The areas are divided and called concentric zones which with the analysis of data shows us that the central city and a transitional area, also referred as Zone I and Zone II, have the highest criminal activity. The different cultures and values cause the involvement in crimes where people whom grew up in street culture developed a deviant lifestyle leading to be the most financially successful people in the neighborhoods. (Siegel, Larry J.) Kids aren’t really left with a choice as they are surrounded by criminals and join deviant gangs where they seek support by recruiting others to follow their criminal
People from all classes have a relation in having similar goals but the ability some have to achieve them is limited because of the little education and resources they have. The main reason can be that the people they grow up with or are surrounded by as well as the neighborhood they live in can influence them to initiate a criminal’s lifestyle. Adolescents grow up seeing the way they live and how those around them act which can make them develop early signs of criminal behavior. Children whom are abused at home or in school develop anger and take it out against other kids their age making a violent act. Teenagers are widely known to be involved in crime acts because they start seeing the world they live in. Most of them develop deviant behavior due to the lifestyle they grew up living. Teenagers relatives are the most influential people they can have. There is a high chance that if teenagers have parents who are criminals or can’t provide them with their wants and needs, they will find ways to get what they desire by committing crime. The neighborhoods they grow greatly impact them in negative ways if living in poor areas. By living in areas where the poverty percentage is high, they will more than likely