Chapter 6

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Deviance in Technology

Read about how technology fosters the development and sustainment of deviant online pedophillia subcultures.

Differential Association Theory

Read this article about school bullying and three potential theoretical explanations for its occurrence, including differentia association theory.

Organized Criminals and Crime

Read this article that examines the criminal careers of over 1000 organized crime offenders and argues that social opportunity structures are crucial to encouraging and sustaining involvement in organized crime.

White Collar Crime

Learn more about how offenders implicated in white collar crimes neutralize their actions and deny responsibility for the outcomes of their crimes.