What Does the Social Contract Represent in Critical Theories? How

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Essay

What does the social contract represent in critical theories? How does its presence or absence explain crime?

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Definitions:

Armed Violence

The use of weapons to inflict harm or coercion, often associated with conflicts or criminal activity.

Culture

The shared beliefs, values, norms, and practices that shape the behavior of people within a group, community, or society.

Beliefs

Fundamental convictions or principles that people hold to be true.

Behaviour

The actions or reactions of an individual or group in response to external or internal stimuli, often studied in psychology and organizational management.