Sykes and Matza recognized that many offenders do not actually view themselves as criminals because they only selectively violate the law

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Sykes and Matza developed the concept of "techniques of neutralization" which explains how offenders justify their actions and avoid labeling themselves as criminals by selectively violating the law and rationalizing their behavior.

Sykes and Matza Recognized That Many Offenders Do Not Actually