George Mead, the theorist who introduced symbolic interaction theory emphasizes on the symbolic meaning that people develop and rely upon in the process of social interaction. This is based on exchange and different symbols. The norms in society that are set determine the actions of each individual. For example, African Americans males are often criticized based on norms that society has set in place. Many people in society see them as criminals who habitually are aggressive and unable to control their emotions. These norms create a barrier between them and society. With the stereotypes amongst many individuals often endure deviant behavior to survive in the world. As a child one is taught that one is responsible for their actions, and if …show more content…
Adolescents often inherit their criminal traits from their surroundings. For example, if a child was raised in an urban area in a dysfunctional household due to their parents who were drug abusers, most likely that child will soon take part in the same actions that they saw their parents do. Behaviors that are inherited can and will influence decisions, beliefs, and behaviors of adolescents. If deviant behaviors are portrayed at a young age a child will learn to utilize it in their everyday life, which will lead to deviance. Most individuals who commit deviant acts are often in search for love and are dealing with wanting to be accepted in their …show more content…
Many times people don’t think about how being unemployed can affect ones live and living situation. As we all know being unemployed is never easy especially when you have a family or obligations that need to be taken care of. There are several reasons that unemployment can lead to so much crime, one, which is the relationship between social class and crime. The idea is that those without a constant income have a greater incentive to commit crimes than those with a steady income, who may have more to lose if