criminological theory

This essay aims to outline the critical points of two of the most influential theories within the criminological area of study in relation to the question; a matter of choice or a matter of genes? The two areas this essay will focus on are the classical and positivist schools of criminology both of which follow the same idea that criminal behaviour can be controlled and that the behaviour itself is a consequence of human nature. Throughout the essay both classical and positivist theories will b...

• Labelling and Self-fulfilling prophecy • Consequence of media on public opinion of specific groups – Religious Groups • Jeff Ferrell • Howard Becker • Definitions – Cultural Criminology, Labelling theory and Hate Crime • Application and Examples in relation to hate crime – Lee Rigby, Stephen Lawrence, Damilo Taylor

The aim of this essay is to outline and explore two criminological theories in relation to a chosen topic of criminological interest. The two theories that will be discussed throughout this essay are; Learning theory, the area of focus within this essay was developed by Sutherland and Techniques of Neutralisation, a theory founded by Matza and Sykes. The topic that will be analysed in conjunction with these theories is corporate crime. The first element within the essay will be to define what co...