Our Guys by Bernard Lefkowitz

Lefkowitz , he explained that the character of the boys was an outcome of their surrounding environment . He further stated that , from the sociology perspective , human beings are likely to engage in acts that are protected by the mentality of a team . Lefkowitz attained his objective of warning the Glen Ridge community and the other societies about the dangers of allowing various groups , especially the athletes from engaging in any acts they wished to

From the Lefkowitz findings , it is clear that the factors shaping the criminal actions of the Glen Ridge boys

can be explained in various crime theories . To begin with , the Chicago crime theory focuses on the behavior of human beings as determined by the physical environment and social structures , as opposed to personal characteristics and genetic factors . This school of thought has a strong belief that the character of human beings is shaped by the natural environment in which a person lives , and that a city can play a big part in shaping the behavior of a person . This theory can better explain how the 'jocks ' have been influenced by the perceptions of the Glen Ridge community , and the sub culture of the town

The strain theory on the other hand states that , a society 's social structure may discourage or encourage people to commit crimes . The structural aspect makes an individual behave in a certain manner in the effort to satisfy their needs . Where there is no proper regulation of the social structure , and limited social facilities , an individual may engage in criminal acts in an attempt to satisfy their needs . An individual may also incur pain and friction experiences , as they fight to satisfy their basic needs . Some of the behaviors adopted by the gang member may be explained in this context , the boys join...