Strain Theory
This week’s assignment, you will write a 2-3 page essay defending one of the theories for joining a gang. Be sure to address all prompts and cite your sources in APA format.
Trojanowicz (as cited in Delaney, 2013) stated that all delinquency programs used now and in the past are based on one or more of the theories that explain why adolescents become delinquent. Write a 2-3 page paper (not including title and reference pages), including the following:
- Choose and defend one of the biological, psychological, or sociological theories for joining a gang described in the text-Delaney, T. (2013). American street gangs. (2nd Ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Custom Publishing. ISBN: 9781323244234
- Explain the theory in detail, providing more specific information and elaborate with original thought.
- To receive full credit for this assignment, provide both the advantages and disadvantages of that theory and why you agree or disagree with it.
Answer PreviewGangs have existed for centuries. Defining gangs is always faced with a lot of politics coming from the people that are involved, for example, politicians, researchers, law enforcement personnel, the media, and social workers. Delaney defines gangs as groups which have the same…
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