According to Emile Durkheim

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Emile Durkheim believed that crime was significantly impacted by social structure. He argued that crime was a normal aspect of society and had important functions, such as affirming social norms and promoting social change. Durkheim's theory emphasized the role of social factors, such as poverty, inequality, and social disorganization, in shaping criminal behavior. He did not believe that crime was related to innate biological traits, such as race or brain capacity, and he did not propose the use of drugs to prevent crime.