, CMY3701 ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2026
Table of Contents
Section A
1.1 Introduction to Rational Choice Theory…………………………………………………..3
1.2 Core Assumptions of Rational Choice Theory……………………………………………3
1.3 Decision-Making Process of Offenders…………………………………………………...4
1.4 Contemporary Examples of Rational Choice Theory in Crime…………………………..4
1.5 Critical Evaluation of Rational Choice Theory…………………………………………..5
Section B
2.1 Introduction to Social Disorganisation Theory…………………………………………..6
2.2 Structural and Ecological Characteristics of Communities…………………………… ..6
2.3 Economic Deprivation and Crime………………………………………………………..7
2.4 Weakening of Social Institutions and Community Control………………………………8
2.5 Critical Examination of Social Disorganisation Theory………………………………. ..8
Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………....9
References…………………………………………………………………………………...10
Table of Contents
Section A
1.1 Introduction to Rational Choice Theory…………………………………………………..3
1.2 Core Assumptions of Rational Choice Theory……………………………………………3
1.3 Decision-Making Process of Offenders…………………………………………………...4
1.4 Contemporary Examples of Rational Choice Theory in Crime…………………………..4
1.5 Critical Evaluation of Rational Choice Theory…………………………………………..5
Section B
2.1 Introduction to Social Disorganisation Theory…………………………………………..6
2.2 Structural and Ecological Characteristics of Communities…………………………… ..6
2.3 Economic Deprivation and Crime………………………………………………………..7
2.4 Weakening of Social Institutions and Community Control………………………………8
2.5 Critical Examination of Social Disorganisation Theory………………………………. ..8
Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………………....9
References…………………………………………………………………………………...10
