Description: There are several theories that explain why juveniles become delinquent. Some of the theories unclude anomie, social disorganization, drift theory, and differential association theory. Locate a sociological theory( It does not have theories listed previously), and explain that theory with its relation to juvenile delinquency. Please note that soicological theories relates to society and external influences over a juvenile, not psychological influences(which relate to internalization within a person) or biological influences (which concern physical problems).
You are a sociologist, and you are noting that the juveniles in your area are starting to cause legal problems and are begining to overload the juvenile court system.
1. Once you decide on the theory, describe how it relayes to juveniles by explaining what the theory believes causes the juvenile problems.
2. Explain what you could do in your position to aid in allleviating these problems.