Sutherlands study of the professional thief suggested that_______________?
Correct answer: A. people are socialized into a life of crime by associating with others who define it in positive terms
- A. people are socialized into a life of crime by associating with others who define it in positive terms
- B. the majority of crime is committed by middle class people in professional occupations
- C. those who were arrested and charged with theft did not define themselves as thieves
- D. the most dangerous criminals on the street were those who were highly skilled thieves
Explanation
Sutherland’s study supported differential association: criminal behavior is learned through interaction with others who provide favourable definitions of crime. It therefore explains criminal socialization rather than claiming that most criminals are middle-class professionals.
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