Social Inequality, Crime, and Deviance

摘要: This chapter examines the role of social inequality in crime and deviance by specifying a psychological theory causal mechanisms which is associated with crime. We begin noting that powerful have more input into content criminal law, point illustrated relatively soft penalties for white collar corporate crimes compared to harsh street typically committed less powerful. then draw on pragmatist thought criminological provide an integrated explanation helps explain how may produce high rates apply this perspective across neighborhoods communities, as well life course. end discussion consequences mass incarceration reproducing United States.