Chapter one of the textbook uses the sociological perspective to explain that people are social beings rather than just individuals. This means that we are greatly shaped by society. Our behavior, attitude, and life chances are all shaped by society. For example, those living in one society with a certain culture will have different beliefs and opinions than others living in another society with other cultural beliefs. Another factor that may affect our attitudes is our socioeconomic status. Tying in to the social structure and social inequalities described earlier, the sociological perspective relates to crime because of the struggles that lower classes face. Individuals from lower classes become frustrated when they find out that they are less wealthy than other classes. This also leads to social strain. Classes compete for a resource, which creates even more conflict and can eventually lead to crime. …show more content…
Sigmund Freud discussed that the id, which is present at birth, is impulsive desires that need immediate gratification. The ego develops, as a person grows older, this consists a more rational part of one’s personality that is basically what creates impulse control. The superego is the third and final part of the personality, which mediates between the needs of the id and the ego, it finds a perfect balance and is critical of what needs to follow through on and pursue. The superego is basically somewhat of a person’s moral code. In terms of criminal behavior, it is said that delinquency and crime are a result of a weak superego that cannot control the id. On the contrary, an extremely strong superego can cause an individual to become very much ashamed to violate social norms and thus keep the individual from ever engaging in criminal