Section 3
Theories of Crime and Deviance
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Sociological Theories of Deviance
Sociological theories of deviance are those that use social context and social pressures to explain deviance.
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Biological Theories of Deviance
A biological theory of deviance proposes that an individual deviates from social norms largely because of their biological makeup.
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Psychological Theories of Deviance
Psychological theories of deviance use a deviant's psychology to explain his motivation or compulsion to violate social norms.