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A 3 page paper which examines how the anomie theory of delinquency relates to juvenile delinquency. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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better understand, and deal with the variety of problems that arise. It is often believed, and perhaps rightly so, that in understanding such behavior an institution or an individual can
better address the problems and reduce the problems. The following paper examines the Anomie theory of delinquency and applies it to juvenile delinquency. Anomie Theory of Delinquency and
Juvenile Delinquency In its most basic definition the anomie theory, often also termed strain theory, as it applies to crime, argues that individuals
may be led to commit crimes because of various social structures. In relationship to the development of this particular theory it was Durkheim who first developed it, and then later
it was Merton who further refined the theory. One author notes that, "In Durkheims usage, anomie referred to a situation in which cultural norms break down because of rapid change.
Anomic suicide, for example, can occur during a major economic depression, when people arent able to achieve the goals that they have learned to pursue" (Robert Merton: Anomie Theory, 2008).
Merton, in his approach, changed it slightly and argued that in this theory there is a gap between what is considered to be the cultures norms concerning success and the
cultures norms in achieving those goals (Robert Merton: Anomie Theory, 2008). One could perhaps state that, as an example, the society today presents a norm wherein people are financially well
off, own whatever they want, and possess a good life. The norms in achieving those goals, however, do not necessarily seem to constitute hard work and as such an individual
may seek out crime to achieve that norm. In these considerations it is perhaps important to understand that, "the U.S. has minority
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