Criminal and deviant behavior is known to occur in all places, settings, and times. The Olympics, both_ Summer and ~inter, are not immune to deviant behavior. This paper focuses on the _spec1f1c types of d~v1ant and criminal acts arising out of the Olympic settings and the anomic factor~ tha_t possibly le~d t~ deviance in this particular arena. The way that athletes are confor~1sts_, innovators...

This review examines the most frequently cited sociological theories of crime and delinquency. The major theoretical perspectives are presented, beginning with anomie theory and the theories associated with the Chicago School of Sociology. They are followed by theories of strain, social control, opportunity, conflict, and developmental life course. The review concludes with a conceptual map fea...

Criminology and Penology Theories Anomie Differential Association Theory Deviance Labeling Theory Psychopathy Rational Choice Theory Social Control Theory Social Disorganization Theory Social Learning Theory Strain Theory Subcultural Theory Symbolic Interactionism · Victimology Types of crimes Blue-collar crime · Corporate crime Juvenile crime Organized crime Political crime · Public order crim...

Abstract The theory of anomie has two main theorists: Durkheim, its founder, and Merton, who developed it. However, Durkheim’s is very different from Merton’s. This difference been largely ignored due to the dominance Merton’s in sociological research. purpose this article explain these theories explore their differences. shows that differences between are mainly explaining anomie, precedence l...

Stressing the psychological level --anomic feelings (AF), Leo Srole [1] describes anomie (from the Greek, eu-: presence, and nomos: law) as “the breakdown of the individual’s sense of attachment” that hinders its integration in social life. He refers to a state of mind, not to socio-structural conditions, and that maladjusted situation raises the possibility that individuals will resort to misb...