Nathan's father left his mother when he was six months old and Nathan has not seen...

Nathan's father left his mother when he was six months old and Nathan has not seen him since. His mother works two jobs and is rarely home. Nathan has decided to join a gang. Nathan's deviant behavior can be best explained by which theory of deviance?

		Control-Bond Theory
		Differential Association Theory
		Strain Theory
		Rational-Choice Theory
		Labeling Theory

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Nathan's deviance is best explained by control bond theory, as he lacks the family bond , attachment and a sense of belongings which keep the individual in control.

Control bond theory -developed by Travis Hirschi.Societal norms prevent the individual from going towards crime, these social bonds as stated by him are "attachment to families, commitment to social norms and institutions (school, employment), involvement in activities, and the belief that these things are important”

Differential association theory - developed by Edwin Sutherland, criminal behavior is learned through interaction with others,and learning values, attitudes, beliefs of a group which indulges in criminal activities.

Strain theory- developed by Robert K. Merton.Situational stressors and societal expectations lead to frustation and anger which push the individual towards crime.

Rational choice theory- based on economic principle of utility.Person is a rational being who takes any decision including criminal behavior, by weighing the costs and gain.

Labelling theory - crime is sovially constructed, labelling someone, makes them according to the label, strengthening the label, in a kind of self fulfilling prophecy.

Hayet Jeridi answered 7 months ago

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