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What have theories of deviance added to our understanding of crime? Why are there so many theories of crime and deviance?
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... What have theories of deviance added to our understanding of crime? Why are there so many theories of crime and deviance? Sociologists believe that studying theories of deviance are of "tremendous importance to anyone concerned with gaining a valid understanding of deviance in our society" (JD Douglas, 1970). It is important to note that deviance is a general concept that can cover a range of factors, including sexual behaviour and mental illness, but will relate directly to crime in this essay, which will draw upon academic literature to look at some of the key sociological theories for crime and deviance, as well as examples where these theories could be and have been implemented, plus considering problems with the methodology used to to develop theories. I will show that numerous theories exist due to there being numerous interpretations of the term, and because of the diverse range of factors, from social group
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