This week we will be discussing the Chicago School of Criminology. This theoretical branch focuses on understanding how neighborhood-level variables are connected to crime rates. We will review the work of Burgess and Park, their concentric zones map, and the seminal work of Shaw and McKay. We will also review more contemporary approaches to studying social disorganization. Make sure to do the readings and view the videos and the PowerPoint for this week. Don’t forget about the discussion forum, either.
We have three quizzes behind us. The fourth quiz is coming up next week. We basically have 5 weeks left to the end of the semester. This means that you should catch up on any missing assignments (Short Assignments 1-2). Email me if you need any help, this is very important. Sofia is there to help you, as well.
As always, I am available to you via email and on ZOOM (Tuesday from 12:15 p.m. to 1:15 p.m., and Friday from 2 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.). Stop by my office if you are on campus, too.
