Why People Commit Crime: A Strain Theory Perspective

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Why People Commit Crime: A Strain Theory Perspective SOCI150 Criminology <Tab/><Tab/><Tab/>Deviance, criminal behavior and wrong doings; why do they occur? People don't just wake up one morning and say "I'm off from work today so why don't I just go rob a bank". There has to be something in their past or present experiences that cause one to engage in …

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