Question

Shaw and McKay's findings rejected __________ because it is obvious that the culture is not what influences crime and delinquency but, rather, the criminogenic nature of the environment.

A) social Darwinism
B) social organization
C) social disorganization
D) None of the above

Answer 1

Shaw and McKay's research rejected social disorganization theory and emphasized the significance of a neighborhood's cultural ecology in influencing crime rates, underscoring the role of geography. The correct option is C

Step-by-step explanation:

Shaw and McKay's findings rejected C) social disorganization theory because it was observed that the culture of ethnic groups was not what influenced crime and delinquency but rather the criminogenic nature of the environment in which they lived.

By mapping different ethnic groups as they moved from neighborhood to neighborhood and observing the changes in juvenile delinquency rates.

It was found that those who moved to more prosperous neighborhoods had lower rates of delinquency, while those who stayed behind did not show a decline.

This indicated that the physical and social environment, or cultural ecology, of a neighborhood was a crucial factor in influencing criminal behavior, thus highlighting the importance of geography in social disorganization theory. The correct option is C