Social Disorganization Theory
street-corner peer groups, SES
what is disorganization?
a theory that focuses on the link between community structural variables and violent crime
what is collective efficacy?
local friendship networks, participation in local and voluntary groups, residentual stability
what is organization?
Low SES, ethnic heterogeneity, and residential instability contribute to make delinquent subcultures
low SES, ethnic heterogeneity, residential mobility, familial disruption
what are the characteristics of social disorganization?
must be a shared desire for social control and outcomes in society
what drives collective efficacy?
fewer friendship networks, unsupervised peer groups, and low levels of community participation have disproportionately higher levels of crime and delinquency
what are the findings of social disorganization?
Shaw and McKay (1942)
who applied concentric zones to Chicago neighborhoods?
social capital is emphasized
what makes collective efficacy different than social disorganization?