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Criminology
Study of crime as a social phenomenon.
Uniform Crime Rate (UCR)
Statistical measure for crime comparison across jurisdictions.
Self-report studies
Surveys collecting personal accounts of crime experiences.
Qualitative research
Research focusing on non-numerical data and insights.
Quantitative research
Research involving numerical data and statistical analysis.
Labelling theory
Theory on how labels affect individual identity.
Differential association theory
Theory explaining crime through social interactions.
Social control theory
Theory focusing on societal bonds preventing deviance.
Environmental Criminology
Study of crime in relation to physical environments.
Biological theories of crime
Theories linking biological factors to criminal behavior.
Psychological theories of crime
Theories examining mental processes influencing crime.
Green criminology
Study of environmental crimes and justice.
Feminist criminology
Critique of criminology focusing on women's experiences.
Queer criminology