There are many theories used to explain crime and deviance as it is such a varied topic to try and explain. The aim of this essay is to explain some of these theories and evaluate the impact three social changes may have on Irish society outlined In First Year Sociological and Political Studies-Sociology Textbook (Complied by Vensna Malesevic National University of Ireland, Galway SP158 and SP159)Pearson
“As the electronic ,mass media such as film and television produce more and more images of crime and violence, so people find such lives more and more plausible” (Macionis 2012)
This can be argued as being