How Are Macro-Level and Micro-Level Theories of Delinquency and Gang

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Essay

How are macro-level and micro-level theories of delinquency and gang development linked? Be sure to provide examples of at least two theories that link the two levels of theorizing, and implications for empirical testing.

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Definitions:

Liberty

A state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views.

Cult Of Domesticity

A prevailing value system among the upper and middle classes during the 19th century in the United States and Britain that emphasized the role of women as custodians of morality and domesticity.

Market Revolution

The major transformation in the 19th century U.S. economy characterized by rapid industrialization, expansion of markets, and significant social changes.

Republican Motherhood

The ideology that emerged as a result of American independence where women played an indispensable role by training future citizens.