This latter group of people are 'criminal ' in that their favoured 'definitions ' of acceptable behavior are seen as deviant by the lawmakers . The means by which an individual acquires these definitions conductive to a life of crime merits a detailed account . Sutherland (1973 ) states nine postulates to account for the process of acquisition : 1 . Criminal behavior is learned . 2 . The learning is through association with other people . 3 . The main part of the learning occurs within close personal groups . 4...











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