Compare and contrast the social learning theory of Akers (which builds upon Sutherland’s Differential Association theory) and the social control theory of Gottfredson and Hirschi (which they claim has roots in classical criminology). y

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-Compare and contrast the social learning theory of Akers (which builds upon Sutherland’s Differential Association theory) and the social control theory of Gottfredson and Hirschi (which they claim has roots in classical criminology). One hint: processes of socialization figure prominently in each, but in different ways.

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