NCJ Number
166799
Journal
Indian Journal of Criminology Volume: 24 Issue: 1 & 2 Dated: (January & July 1996) Pages: 8-15
Date Published
1996
Length
8 pages
Annotation
The etiology of crime and disorder, i.e., philosophical dimensions of crime causes, and social influences on crime control are topics of special significance in India.
Abstract
The general view is that crime has multiple causes. Socialization is considered to be a process in which people learn to live together in a peaceful and orderly manner. The socialization process enables society to control violence, to respect the property of others, and to protect women and children. The basic objective of socialization is to curb criminal tendencies, and continuity and a traditional way of life help build socializing influences. These influences need to be incorporated in crime prevention programs. Factors that impede socialization include poverty, hunger, unemployment, conflict and hatred, social disorganization, corruption, lack of religious values, and social change. The author notes that Indian society faces a constant struggle between the desire to remain socialized at a certain level and the desire to improve or revolt against prevailing conditions by de-socializing and building up a new society.