Ciminological Theory
Criminological theory assumes that crime is a part of human nature and that it is based
on biological, psychological, sociological, and/or economic impacts. For this blog, the definition
of a ‘theory’ is an assumption or set of assumptions but when it relates to criminology, it is the
study of law making, law breaking and law enforcing. Crime theories try to answer questions like
why are social and legal norms violated and why are some individuals more likely than others to
commit a crime?
In the field of criminology, there are two types of theories: macro and micro. Macro level
theories address broader questions and look at communities or larger groups of people. Micro
level theories focus on individuals or small groups of people.
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