Wrigley Field V. Austin: The Social Process Theory

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Austin is the area with the most concentrated crime out of the four addresses given with a count of 5,664 reported crimes within the past year. Wrigley Field was the area with the second most reposted crimes with a count of 3,123. The social process theory can explain this variance is crime, for it recognizes the different social institutions and structures that influence socialization. Different areas are subject to varying levels of public services, infrastructure, and consequently collective efficacy or a sense of community. These all impact an individual as they are socialized and as a result crime may be the only option for success, progression, or an outlet of expression. I believe the social process theory ties into the social structure

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