Criminology CJ 102 Unit 7 Dr. Lois A. Wims

Social Process Theories What is “socialization?” What is “socialization?” Why is this process important, even fundamental? Why is this process important, even fundamental? At what points can socialization ‘go wrong?’ i.e. predict criminal activity? At what points can socialization ‘go wrong?’ i.e. predict criminal activity?

The Family First and primary source for socialization First and primary source for socialization Remember ‘clear and consistent discipline from an adult’ from unit 2 the issue of parental efficacy Remember ‘clear and consistent discipline from an adult’ from unit 2 the issue of parental efficacy Lack of supervision Lack of supervision Parental involvement in drugs, alcohol, mental illness, crime Parental involvement in drugs, alcohol, mental illness, crime Abusive parents Abusive parents

Social processes outside the home The School System The School System Peers (crucial in early adolescence and beyond) Peers (crucial in early adolescence and beyond) Church Church Team sports (and can this go astray?) Team sports (and can this go astray?) Activities (scouting, Boys/Girls Clubs, the arts, etc.) Activities (scouting, Boys/Girls Clubs, the arts, etc.) Communities (it takes a village?) Communities (it takes a village?) The Developing Self-Concept (“I’m the kind of person who…”) The Developing Self-Concept (“I’m the kind of person who…”)

Social Reaction Labeling Labeling “at risk” “at risk” Delinquent Delinquent Latchkey Latchkey ADD/ADHD ADD/ADHD Troublemaker Troublemaker