Strain Theories and Labelling Theories: A Critical Examination through an Anti-Oppressive Lens
Informed by the intersectionality and social justice perspectives, this article examines two prominent schools of thought in criminology, namely strain and labelling theories. Our analysis reveals that strain and labelling theories have not adequately attended to social justice, particularly system...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Windsor
2021-08-01
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| Series: | Critical Social Work |
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| Online Access: | https://ojs.uwindsor.ca/index.php/csw/article/view/6900 |
| Summary: | Informed by the intersectionality and social justice perspectives, this article examines two
prominent schools of thought in criminology, namely strain and labelling theories. Our analysis
reveals that strain and labelling theories have not adequately attended to social justice,
particularly systemic oppression, in their explanations of youth crime. We propose the use of
restorative justice as an alternative framework that may address the limitations of strain and
labelling theories.
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| ISSN: | 1543-9372 |