The origin of the Social Disorganization theory began at The University of Chicago in the 1920’s-1940’s. The proponents of the theory had a moralistic approach, they associated “good” as a well-organized community. They developed the theory to explain the nature and consequences of the urban communities. This paper will answer questions about social disorganization, including the relationship between social disorganization and organized crime.
What is social disorganization? [In social organization, all citizens possess the capacity to live in a society with shared values or beliefs. Therefore, in the case of social disorganization, individuals share a propensity to violate these values and beliefs for criminal and immoral behavior that violates …show more content…
Historically, social disorganization in the society has organized crime as one of its consequences (Criminology, 2013). When members of the society are in disunity, the self- policing attributes of that society fail, and organized crime reigns (Criminology, 2013). The youth of a society, in particular, are vulnerable to gang organizations due to the failure of the society around them. Therefore, gangs are formed and society is unable to stop the growth of them in the community. In addition, the lack of economic industry for youth makes it difficult for job opportunities, the availability of employment is part of the social disorganization of the community. The organized crime groups offer an attractive opportunity for youth to make an income that they are likely to find in legitimate careers. The crime rate is increased in the urban areas due to the increased population, the lack of social control allows for the growth of these groups and the neglect of the social constraints perpetuate the crime …show more content…
It is through the establishment of relationships with political factions that crime syndicates are allowed to flourish. Furthermore, it takes a network of corruption to allow the establishing of an illegal operation. In these cases, the social institutions must fail so that the values and morals that are held by the majority of the society are permitted to sanction illegal trade in goods and services. However, along the way, social disorganization such as in the case of street gangs and their evolution would try to make it a point to maximize the achievement of relevant gains for the benefits of their groups. In reality, they have close tie or connection with corrupt officials (Lyman & Porter, 2007). In other words, the more there will be corrupt officials, social disorganization continues to prevail and even continue to move
What is social disorganization? [In social organization, all citizens possess the capacity to live in a society with shared values or beliefs. Therefore, in the case of social disorganization, individuals share a propensity to violate these values and beliefs for criminal and immoral behavior that violates …show more content…
Historically, social disorganization in the society has organized crime as one of its consequences (Criminology, 2013). When members of the society are in disunity, the self- policing attributes of that society fail, and organized crime reigns (Criminology, 2013). The youth of a society, in particular, are vulnerable to gang organizations due to the failure of the society around them. Therefore, gangs are formed and society is unable to stop the growth of them in the community. In addition, the lack of economic industry for youth makes it difficult for job opportunities, the availability of employment is part of the social disorganization of the community. The organized crime groups offer an attractive opportunity for youth to make an income that they are likely to find in legitimate careers. The crime rate is increased in the urban areas due to the increased population, the lack of social control allows for the growth of these groups and the neglect of the social constraints perpetuate the crime …show more content…
It is through the establishment of relationships with political factions that crime syndicates are allowed to flourish. Furthermore, it takes a network of corruption to allow the establishing of an illegal operation. In these cases, the social institutions must fail so that the values and morals that are held by the majority of the society are permitted to sanction illegal trade in goods and services. However, along the way, social disorganization such as in the case of street gangs and their evolution would try to make it a point to maximize the achievement of relevant gains for the benefits of their groups. In reality, they have close tie or connection with corrupt officials (Lyman & Porter, 2007). In other words, the more there will be corrupt officials, social disorganization continues to prevail and even continue to move