Social disorganization theory states that crime in a neighborhood is a result of the weakening of traditional social bonds. This weakening of bonds results in social disorganization. Social bonds that might be weakened include: Traditional social binds (family, community, and religious) are usually weakened thanks to large-scale migration, industrialization, and social disadvantage. Social disorganization theory […]

In Marx’s view of society, conflict was inherent between social groups because resources were limited. Those who had access to these scarce resources had every incentive to deny them to those who did not.  This, in a nutshell, is the conflict theory in sociology. Conflict theory is most commonly associated with the philosophy of Karl

A social fact is any phenomenon that exercises control over the lives of individuals due to its being accepted as a norm by a large number of people. It’s not a physical thing, but a concept that society generally agrees upon. Examples of social facts include religion, currency, the nation-state, morality, chivalry, and the family.