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Sociology
The study of societies and how they are shaped by people. It also concerns itself with how society affects the behavior of the individuals that are part of them.
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subculture
Sociology; Criminology
A collection of values and preferences which is communicated to subcultural participants through a process of socialization.
situational choice theory
Sociology; Criminology
A brand of rational choice theory which views criminal behavior "as a function of choices and decisions made within a context of situational constraints and opportunities. "
correlation
Sociology; Criminology
A causal, complementary, or reciprocal relationship between two measurable variables. See also statistical correlation.
postmodern criminology
Sociology; Criminology
A brand of criminology which developed following world war ii, and which builds upon the tenants inherent in postmodern social thought.
routine activities theory
Sociology; Criminology
A brand of rational choice theory which suggests that life-styles contribute significantly to both the volume and type of crime found in any society.
ectomorph
Sociology; Criminology
A body type originally described as thin and fragile, with long, slender, poorly muscled extremities, and delicate bones.
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