Rational Choice Theory in Sociology and Criminology Explained

TRANSCRIPT: criminologyweb...
In this video, I explain rational choice theory as it is used in sociology and criminology. The rational choice perspective has been very influential, not only to explain crime and criminal behavior, but also in political science, international relations, public administration, economics, public policy, and more generally the social sciences. Some of the most often used real life examples of applications of rational choice theory are situational crime prevention techniques.
Modern rational choice theory as used in criminology is typically based on the work by Cornish and Clarke, who published the book “The reasoning criminal” in 1986. The rational choice perspective is considered to be part of opportunity theory, which focuses on crime and victimization.

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Thanks for the nice words, Vipon!

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Love the measured discussion of situational crime prevention. Hopefully, we can weigh policy in favor of less attractive crime committing environs.

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rational choice theory is a repeat of classical school theory

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You can find all transcripts of the videos on my website: www.criminologyweb.com

[@isaacude]

i disagree with the explanation of benefits outweight the cost, then crime will be committed and vice versa.. it does not explain the circumstances with kleptomania syndrome, focus is so much on opportunity and neglecting the responsibility to accept his actions or inaction.

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She addressed it, the consideration of psychological and social factors in the causation of crimes are two other theories which both exclude rational choice as a causation

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