Differential Association Theory: Sutherland’s Sociology and Criminology of Deviance Explained

In this video, I discuss differential association theory as it was introduced to sociology and criminology by Edwin Sutherland. The perspective is one of the great examples of an influential theory that explains crime and deviance. It is often used to explain youth violence, juvenile delinquency, and gang membership, but also white collar crime. One of its main principles is based on social learning ideas, namely that criminal behavior is learned. The theory’s components are explained in more detail in sociologist and criminologist Edwin Sutherland’s book “Principles of Criminology”.

In this video, I focus on the definition, hypothesis, and meaning of this criminological theory. I also discuss the limitations, strengths, and weaknesses of the differential association perspective and the elements that have caused discussion and criticism.

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[jawadnoor]

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[anjanagaur]

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[Betrayedmasow]

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[gristly_knuckle]

I’ve skipped over your nine rules. I saw the first one, since I was curious. But I already understood you because I read the biography of Lonnie Athens. In fact my recollection of it makes me want to learn emergency medicine.

[isosceles]

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[.sidratulmuntahanaina]

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[kenjiegelbolingo]

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[ettacallum]

I think, and could be wrong, but I think some who grow up around others who commit crimes and do not do the same things is because they internalized the behavior differently. Same reason why some of us respond to trauma differently when we are raised in the same household.

[paullisanti]

Marvellous Video. And, a fascinating assessment.
I was born, and Grew up- until age 15-- in Argentina. And in spite of the pervasive environment of corruption in our environment, my personal exposure with two kind and nurturing parents together with a Roman Catholic Education, perhaps mitigated or "overruled" the outside environmental proclivity for Argentines to view petty crimes, or "out foxing" the Government, and a cynical view that since the Government Steals from us, it's befitting-- AND NOT A CRIME- to rob or cheat them.
So yes, I can see how # 6 is quite applicable, knowing the "Latin American" mindset as it corresponds to the concept of "environmental justification"; however, I still remain steadfast in my belief that the overwhelming majority of people, no matter what their environmental conditions, will reject the "Gang attitude" and follow their own moral compass.
Sicily is a perfect example. Crime, both Organized and Random is significant in Sicily. But, 90+ % of Sicilians are honest and decent people.
Lombroso's Genetic theory may be discredited here because Sicily is an Island and the "gene pool" is smaller than mainland Italy. Meaning they are more likely related genetically to one another. However, switching gears, those Sicilian Immigrants to Argentina, as were my grandparents, who came from Honest and decent, law abiding and morally driven people, continued to remain conducting themselves in that same manner in their new country.
And, lending credibility again to Lombroso, the opposite applies, also.
Those whom came from corrupt and violent, criminals from the same Villages, CONTINUED to practice their "profession" if you will, as do the honest immigrants do, who may come from the same town back home.
I'm a Translator in the Criminal Court System in Miami, Spanish English languages, and unfortunately- and, I qualify what I am about to say with "unfortunately-" I DO Believe Lombroso's theory (* and it's just a Theory) because I do believe in God, but having observed, visually and Translated the Linguistic as well as the nuances of the Criminal's use of language, many convoluted thought processes are more clearly revealed through the criminal's first language.
And many of Lombroso's sort of not so well accepted in our Politically Correct World of Multi Culture, multi Colored societies we have become, and certainly the Sensitivity Attached to defining behavior through genetics alone -- certainly post Second World War horrors of "pure race" etc., Lombroso's 19th Century works may not be so well thought of today, but doesn't render his studies completely null and void.
I can personally attest to Lomboso's and Sutherland's both having virtue.
But as a mere lay person, in spite of my personal tendency to believe in the "Born Criminal" theory, the Logical part of me leans more towards Sutherland's

[detolaa.o]

My essay question is “how have criminological theories impacted the way the victims of crime are recognised?” And I don’t understand the question. What do they mean by the impact of criminological theories on victims of crime?

[Betrayedmasow]

Do you also have material on anomie (Emile durkheim)?

[KhalidKhan-lzer]

Then why these 9 pastulate of the theory are called principles, if it is wage and not widely accepted by criminologist

[i.l.wilson]

This also goes for bad police and political corruption. Interesting.