Shaw and McKay Noted That Delinquency Rates Where Higher in ________________

question 31

Short Answer

Shaw and McKay noted that delinquency rates where higher in ________________ neighborhoods, areas that had changed from affluence to decay and often had commercial, industrial, and residential zoning.

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Definitions:

In-group Member

An individual who belongs to and identifies with a specific social group, leading to a sense of belonging and identity within that group.

Out-group Member

An individual who is perceived as not belonging to one's own group, often seen as different or outside the in-group.

In-group Norms

The shared expectations and rules that guide the behavior of members within a group.

Criminal Justice System

The network of laws, institutions, and government agencies responsible for enforcing the law, adjudicating criminals, and correcting criminal conduct.