The Evolution of Crime in Chicago

Create a PowerPoint presentation about crime in Chicago and the evolution of the ethnic groups that were involved in crime, from western Europeans to southern/eastern Europeans to Hispanics, Asians, and African Americans. Relate this to social disorganization theory.

In your presentation:

• Highlight the concentric zone theory (model) of the Chicago school relative to crime rates and social, physical, and environmental influences. The zones depict the ecological structure of a city, depicting rings from the city center (CBD) and emanating outward to form zones characterized by different socioeconomic conditions, including areas of delinquency and crime (zones of transition).
• Select one ethnic or cultural group to highlight. Select one of the theories you have learned about so far in this course to analyze the evolution of this group.
  • How does your selected theory explain the development and behavior of the group?
  • How does it help you understand the group and its members?
  • Why do you think the theory you selected is the best choice for understanding this group?

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Submit your presentation as an attachment to the assignment area.

Other Requirements

Your presentation should meet the following requirements:

• Written communication: Written communication should be clear, organized, and free of errors; it should also follow professional standards.
• APA format: Resources and citations must be formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.
• Number of references: At least five academic sources, of which at least two should not be course materials.
• Length of presentation: 8–10 slides, including the title slide and reference slide.

The textbook for the course is: Criminology Theory, 7th Edition By: Frank P. Williams Illl; Marilyn D. McShane