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1
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Who argued that Chicago was split into distinct zones, and that certain zones were prone to crime?

A

Shaw and McKay

2
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What is social disorganisation?

A

lack of community cohesion and stability

3
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what is cultural transmission?

A

the distinctive culture and values of those living in zone two are passed down through generations and waves of immigrants

4
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what is differential association?

A

the idea that people are more likely to commit crime is they see people benefit from it rather than if they see people getting caught

5
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What is tipping?

A

When an estate is full of anti-social families (problem families) it tips and becomes known as a ‘problem estate’