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Auto Thefts Occurring Throughout a Commercial District, and the Area

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Auto thefts occurring throughout a commercial district, and the area itself has more thefts than other areas is an example of a:


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Howard Becker

A sociologist known for his work on labeling theory, which explores how society labels deviant behavior and the effects of these labels on individuals.

Social Purity Movement

A historical movement primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries aimed at combating moral vices such as prostitution and venereal disease, promoting sexual abstinence and purity.

Consequences

Results or outcomes of actions that can be either positive or negative.

Biological Determinism

The hypothesis that biological factors completely determine a person’s behaviour.

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