What served as the theoretical basis for Shaw and McKay's (1942/1969) Juvenile Delinquency and Urban Areas?
A) relative deprivation
B) soft deviance
C) human ecology approach
D) subculture theory

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Shaw and McKay's work on Juvenile Delinquency and Urban Areas was grounded in the human ecology approach, which examines how social environments, such as those found in urban areas, influence behavior and interactions, including the development of juvenile delinquency.

What Served as the Theoretical Basis for Shaw and McKay's