The Chicago School of sociology, emerging in the early 20th century at the University of Chicago, revolutionized the study of crime and deviance by shifting the focus from individual pathology to the social environment. This school of thought rejected the dominant individualistic explanations of crime, which attributed criminal behavior to inherent biological or psychological traits, … Read more
The study of crime and deviance has been a central concern in sociology, with various schools of thought emerging over time to explain the causes, consequences, and control of criminal behavior. Among these, the Neo-Classical School of Thought represents a significant evolution in criminological theory, bridging the gap between the rigid determinism of the Classical … Read more
Crime is a pervasive social phenomenon that has existed in every society throughout history. It is a complex and multifaceted issue that challenges social order, disrupts communities, and raises questions about justice, morality, and human behavior. Criminology, as the scientific study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system, seeks to understand the causes, … Read more