Social disorganization theory states that there is a definite lower-class culture and gang behavior is an expression of that culture.

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Social disorganization theory focuses on the breakdown of institutions such as family, school, and employment in certain neighborhoods leading to criminal behavior. It does not assert that there is a definite lower-class culture from which gang behavior emerges, but rather that crime is a result of the failure of social institutions to integrate individuals into society.

Social Disorganization Theory States That There Is a Definite Lower-Class