Alan belongs to a poor family. He has not been able to find good employment opportunities. Political parties have not addressed the problems of Alan's community because it cannot afford to finance such political campaigns. Alan, like several other members of his neighborhood, is a victim of inequalities of wealth and power that a capitalist economy has created. Alan plans to resort to petty crimes to support his family. Which of these criminological theories addresses the problem that Alan is facing?

routine activity theory

labeling theory

conflict theory

classical theory

life course theory

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Erin Kim

1 September, 19:18

Alan belongs to a poor family. He has not been able to find good employment opportunities. Political parties have not addressed the problems of Alan's community because it cannot afford to finance such political campaigns. Alan, like several other members of his neighborhood, is a victim of inequalities of wealth and power that a capitalist economy has created. Alan plans to resort to petty crimes to support his family. Which of these criminological theories addresses the problem that Alan is facing?

routine activity theory

labeling theory

conflict theory

classical theory

life course theory

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Norah Bernard · Answer 1

The criminological theory that Alan used to address the problem is Routine Activity Theory. In this situation, the community was not supported by the political party. As a result, Alan was forced to resort to crime because of the status that his family is currently in.