NCJ Number
91823
Date Published
1983
Length
13 pages
Annotation
A significant proportion of conventional street crime is perpetrated by young, urban males. By virtue of technological and socioeconomic development, many youth are unable to develop conforming, responsible, meaningful social roles.
Abstract
Roles are generated through structural conditions and modified by institutional arrangements creating for individuals variable role repertoires. The degree to which these are limited or isolating increases the probability of criminal reponse. Role relations variables are identified and implications are generated for social policy. Figures and 10 references are included. (Author abstract modified)